Balloons Supplies Black Marker 4 different colors of tissue paper White construction paper White school glue scissors Paper tube Artist/Artwork Banksy - Girl with balloon Book Author Mick Inkpen - The Blue Balloon Vocabulary Form Relief Silhouette National Art Standard(s): Anchor Standard 1 - generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. NVAC Connectors: ELA - Identify key characters in a story; Describe characters in a story (e.g. their traits and feelings); Identify a character's actions in a story. Parents, Welcome to Arts for All Nevada’s Virtual Arts Education Program. This lesson is called Balloons. In this supply kit, you will find items needed for the lesson. You may also be using items received in previous supply kits as well as scissors and an empty tube from any paper product (such as paper towels). Items in this supply kit: Colored Tissue Paper White school glue White construction paper Black Marker Happy creating!!!

Programs Art Workshop Videos A series of video art workshops, developed specifically for use in special education classrooms and remote learners. Target Participants: PreK-12 students in any self-contained special education classrooms. Cost: The cost for qualifying classrooms is free. Lessons are designed to use basic art materials. A lesson plan and supply list are provided prior to the release of the videos. Assistance in providing art supplies is available on a case-by-case basis. Workshops in the classroom A minimum of 10 hours of art instructions for a maximum of 15 students. Choice of visual art, creative movement/music, or acting. Participating classrooms may choose up to 10 hours of one discipline or 5 hours each of 2 disciplines. Remote lessons, via Zoom or Microsoft Teams are also available. Target Participants: PreK-12 students receiving special educations services. Traditionally offered to self-contained special education classes including CLS, SIP and Strategies. Other resource programs that guarantee the same group of students will be participating in all ten hours of instruction may also utilize this program. Cost: The cost for qualifying classrooms is free. Additional workshops, beyond the 10 hours, are available to classrooms for $60 per workshop. Art supplies are provided for in-person instruction. Assistance in providing art supplies is available on a case-by-case basis. Art Instruction in General Education Classrooms Grade-level appropriate art instruction in the general education classroom for a nominal fee. Each workshop is one hour long. Grade-level specific remote lessons, via Zoom or Microsoft teams, and/or workshop videos are also available. Target Participants: PreK-12 students in any general education classroom. Cost: $60/workshop for up to 30 students. Includes basic art supplies for on-site instruction. Art supply kits for remote lessons and/or video workshops have the option of purchasing art supply kits. The Artist in Residency Program places teaching artists into special education classrooms at no cost and in general education at a minimal cost. Please refer all questions about the Program to Arts for All Nevada’s Arts in Education Coordinator, Eva Lerud. Eva can be reached by email (eva@artsforallnevada.org ) or by phone at (775-376-8492). The Artist in Residency Program is supported by the City of Reno's Arts and Culture Commission, the John Ben Snow Memorial Foundation, NV Energy Foundation, the Marshal R. Matley Foundation, the Las Vegas Raiders Foundation, Umqua Bank Charitable Foundation, and the Nevada Arts Council. Additional funding comes from the statewide sale of the “Rich in Art” License Plates Program.

People of all ages, skill levels, backgrounds, and experience can find their place at Arts For All Nevada. If you have experience in a specialized field, let us know what it is! Examples include photography, event planning, carpentry, marketing, and more.

Arts for All Nevada offers unpaid internships. Internships can focus on arts education, historic preservation, museum studies, or non-profit administration.

Be a part of the team that connects the Lake Mansion with the public. A love of history and a welcoming personality are a must. Duties include greeting visitors to the Lake Mansion, as well as leading groups of children and adults on a Guided Tour. Training is provided.

FAQs Archive - Arts For all Nevada

Q: Lake Mansion Preservation and Maintenance

A structure as old and large as the Lake Mansion requires many hands to keep up with maintenance and cleaning. Unlike modern homes, the Lake Mansion’s unique, historic architecture will make you fall in love with maintaining and keeping the house in great condition.

Q: Arts and Culture Festivals

If you like the arts and want to share that enjoyment with families, this is the place for you! With 3 annual festivals a year, we are always looking for people who are excited about talking to children and adults about art and creativity. Our annual, one-day Festivals are in March, July, and December. Art classes and camps take place throughout the year and our teaching artists are always happy to have a helper. Aside from working with the kids or adults who sign up for the classes, you will get to learn from the teaching artist as you assist.

Q: Administrative Support

Be a part of the team that keeps Arts for All Nevada operating on a daily basis. Prepare school mailings, distribute printed materials, research, special projects, and more.