RGC: SUMMER SCULPTURES....out of newspaper!

The 12/13 year old group created some beautiful sculptures earlier this summer. The girls were asked to try something different than the normal newspaper on a balloon. The 12/13 year old artists surpassed all of Miss Kristin's expectations for the project. They should all be very proud of themselves. Look at Jasmine K.'s Cherries! Simply Gorgeous:)

POP! RGC Has A Pop Art Explosion

This week was Pop culture week at the Raleigh Girls Club. The art program celebrated this special week by learning about pop art. In particular the girls looked at work by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. The girls were asked to respond to the blunt lines and bright colors in Warhol and Lichtenstein's work. The 8-11 year old groups focused on creating celebrity prints. The 12-13 year old group has been working with the idea of masking off areas in a painting in order to get dramatic lines. The 6-7 year old group has almost mastered "Art Simon Says." "Art Simon Says" teaches the girls a movement along with an artists name. The most popular artist would have to be Edvard Munch (The Scream Guy). Luckily for Miss Kristin's ears it is a silent scream.

For more information on RGC's Pop Art Inspiration check out:

http://www.lichtensteinfoundation.org/

http://www.warhol.org/collections/index.html

Field Trip!

Miss Kristin, two RGC members, and one RGC volunteer were given the chance to see the ADF Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Children's Matinee Performance on June 30th at Duke University. Tickets were donated to the RGC and we could not be more grateful. The show was beautiful and very unique. The performances were so unique that they sparked a lively conversation for most of the ride back to the Girls Club. Unanimously we agreed that the last performance "Gnawa" was our favorite. "Gnawa" was the most energetic with its heavy use of percussion and large number of dancers. During the performance I am touched to say I heard a few whispered wows and cools from the two very cultured RGC members to my left. It was a great day. :)