This month, we announced the winners of Imagine That!'s first anti-bully art contest. The winners, in three age categories, will have their artworks printed as Imagine That! greeting cards. The net profit of cards sold will fund anti-bully art programs for students in need. The cards will be sold on our website www. Read More
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Art for The Retreat, Domestic Violence Shelter
May 15, 2014
I have had the honor of working directly with mothers and children at The Retreat, a domestic violence shelter. The Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center has sponsored numerous drip painting workshops for families at the Retreat. As I painted with babies, children, teens, and mothers, I felt moved to offer more to the women Read More
THE AMERICAN DREAM: Art and Immigration
March 28, 2014
Today I visited Solomon Schechtor School of Manhattan for a workshop exploring American immigration and art. We started by discussing art that tells the story of American immigrants. Rather than imparting facts, we used art as a springboard to explore such questions as, "Even though people in America are from countries from all Read More
Art and Autism
January 4, 2014
Every year brings new connections to people through art. Ending 2013, I had the pleasure of teaching an adult artist with autism -- Carrie. I provided Carrie with acrylic paint supplies, canvas, and painter's tape to create lines and shapes. I offered visual cues and simple directions on how to mix colors on her palette, Read More
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Celebrate local history through art
December 6, 2013
Today I visited Ms. Klein's Life Skills Class at East Hampton High School to create a local history painting/collage. The in-school project followed the group's trip to Jackson Pollock's House and other cultural institutions in the Hamptons. Celebrating local history through art, we collaged pictures of world Read More
Common Core - A Creative Adventure
November 16, 2013
This month, I am working with teachers from North Bellmore exploring how looking at and discussing art supports the objectives of the Common Core Standards. To begin, we discussed, "What is creativity?" It is not just about art, it is relevant in all areas of learning and being. "Who do you admire for his/ Read More
Encouraging your Child's Art
November 7, 2013
Today, I visited Mrs. Altomare's art class in Southampton High School. The halls and the art room were lined with amazing murals, drawings, sculptures, all giving an impression of a serious art studio environment. We discussed how Pollock and others artists express feelings in art, and students shared their personal interpretations.
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Welcome Maura Burns to Imagine That!
September 12, 2013
This summer, Maura Burns, joined Imagine That! as a an intern assisting with all aspects of our family drip painting workshops held at Jackson Pollock's House. I am delighted that Maura will continue as Imagine That's Program Coordinator. Maura brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to Imagine That. She is currently working towards Read More
Art Creates Togetherness
September 1, 2013
Today I joined Tamara Nemo's family for her mother's birthday with an art party. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, and children gathered together to celebrate by dripping paint in the spirit of Jackson Pollock. Three generations came together to express their creativity. Even though everyone started with the same materials and technique - dripping tempera Read More
What can children learn by dripping paint from sticks?
May 29, 2013
Last week I had the honor of working with fifth graders at St. James Elementary School for a week-long program of drip painting inspired by Pollock. Beginning with discussions about how artists such as Picasso, Munch, and Pollock express feelings, children shared their ideas about what they see in art. I am always amazed Read More