AEF and Rhythmix are announcing the 2023 Art Changes student exhibition opening:
Saturday, May 6 from 2 – 4pm.
Rhythmix Cultural Works
2513 Blanding Ave
Alameda, CA 94502
The exhibit runs through June 24 and includes work by four Art Changes artists: blacksmith Celeste Flores, abstract painter Ken Gotuaco, children’s book illustrator Constance Moore and ‘en plein air’ painter Claire Lau.
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Because of the generosity of people like you, AEF is...
Students are finding inspiration from books, famous artists, cultural inspirations, and even science in their artwork currently on display at Alameda public libraries, Books Inc. and Lilac Dress Boutique in Alameda. For example, an Edison 4th grade class looked at scientific photos taken under the microscope and viewed work by contemporary artists who incorporate science, medicine and the microscopic world in their art. Taking inspiration from the shapes, patterns and colors observed, while keeping in mind composition,
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Marie Ratto, the Physical Education Teacher at Ruby Bridges Elementary reached out to AEF for help in purchasing a new 27″-32″ TV for her Physical Education Program to replace a very old TV. The TV will be used to support students in fitness and other areas in the Ruby Bridges Physical Education curriculum. It’s particularly helpful on rainy days when some of classes have to move to the ARPD Bayport Community building for indoor P.E.
“We had an amazing time on December 13 taking the ferry to SF and going to the Aquarium of the Bay to learn about native marine life. Your check made it possible for us to take 45 third graders and 16 chaperones round trip. We also had a great interactive classroom program at the aquarium, as well as a wonderful tour through the tunnel tanks and more.”
Joanna Katz
Paden School,
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“Our classroom needed a microphone to hear kids present. In...
The librarian at Ruby Bridges Elementary requested books for the library (specifically books that would reflect the diversity at their school site including Mongolian, Filipino, LatinX, African American, AAPI), art materials (caddies, markers, coloring pencils, crayons, pencil sharpener), book storage bins, and book maintenance materials.
“Thank you so much for the grant!!! We are SO very grateful for the materials and books. The art materials are used every week, as are the magnatiles (a huge student favorite).
“Thank you so much for AEF’s generosity! I just received the last of the items (manipulatives and toys for helping to increase small motor skills) and we have slowly started to use them! I am introducing one new manipulative/ toy a week and the kids are loving them! Once we have practiced with each thing the kids will have access to all of them and they will be able to choose which thing they want to do after work time to help with their small motor skills.
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