“The culture Artclectic is creating around young collectors and future art lovers might be the most exciting thing about this event. I sold work to so many kids, and there is something so special about watching parents empower their children to become art collectors and appreciate artists at a young age. Education day was one of my favorite parts. Kids are so honest and curious! I am already planning to bring more things for them to touch and explore next time, rather than, you know, the actual art.” — artist Katie Aronat
In addition to hosting visitors in our Artclectic Gallery, we provide valuable art education for students.
We want to give our students the opportunity to meet and learn from the artists. Students study the artists and their work prior to Education Day. They craft insightful questions and make thoughtful observations about what they see. Experiencing art up close, feeling the contours of the surfaces and making their own brush strokes on a canvas exposes students to the depth of artists’ works and inspires their own creativity.
“I love the community that Artclectic creates, but my favorite part is Education Day. I love when the students come through and ask questions about art and what it’s like to be an artist. If I had that opportunity when I was their age, I would have been so inspired to learn that being an artist could actually be a career. It’s a fun reminder that you never know which conversation might encourage a young creative to keep going.” — artist Meredith Lincoln
All Lower School students tour the show with their teachers and parent docents. Middle School students walk the gallery with their enrichment classes and High School students can often be found volunteering in addition to their own participation in demonstrations and gallery tours.