Mrs. Denison's Art Den

Welcome to the Art Den!!

2011-08-15T05:10:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Mrs. Denison's Art Blog. From this site you will be able to view the syllabi for your specific class and see any announcements I may have concerning the art department.

I will also have links to sketchbooks to the right.

And don't forget, if you ever have any questions or concerns, be sure to email me at: julie.denison@cobbk12.org

Help send Kell's Award Winning Student to New York!!

2011-04-13T07:43:00.000-07:00

If you would like to order your own copy of Jennifer's work, email me at julie.denison@cobbk12.org

Tracy Spickler Scholarship Opportunity

2011-03-01T09:17:00.000-08:00

For a Copy of the Application click on the following link:

Traci Spickler Scholarship

APPLICATION DEADLINE: POST MARKED BY MARCH 31, 2011

The Traci Spickler Scholarship is based on the following four criteria: academic record, involvement in the community/extra-curricular activities, financial need & acceptance to college.

Two $500.00 Scholarships will be awarded to two art students at Kell High School.

Please complete all questions and attach Essay, letter of recommendation, transcripts, Student Financial Aid Report & college acceptance letter (if available).

Date______________

Name __________________________ Phone_____________

Address____________________________________________

GPA_________ Best SAT__________ or Best ACT_________

Name & address of college or university you will be attending:

Planned Major field of study____________________________

Please list all clubs, community & extracurricular activities you are involved in. Include positions held & honors received. Attach extra page if needed.

Essay, please respond to the following (Attach ½ page answer to application):

Describe what commitments you hope to make to your community in honoring the memory of Traci Spickler? How might a college education help prepare you for a future in art?

Mail completed application to:
Cobb County School District
Attn: Arlene Hocking, Supervisor of Art Education
514 Glover Street
Suite 220
Marietta, Ga. 30060

Applications will be reviewed by a committee and notification will be released on or before April 15, 2011.
Visit photo’s of Traci on this website
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GREETING CARDS

2011-01-26T09:32:00.000-08:00

Greeting card orders are due February 4th! That means you have a little over a week to get orders in. If you need a new order form click the link below!

Greeting Card Order Form

PARENT MEETING Tuesday, January 25th 5pm

2011-01-23T15:01:00.000-08:00

Hello Visual Arts Parents!!

There will be a parent meeting for all visual arts parents this Tuesday, January 25th at 5pm. This meeting is to discuss how parents can help out with our annual fundraising events through the upcoming craft fair and greeting card sales. The meeting should only last about 45minutes, but anyone who is interested in helping out should attend.

The meeting will be held in the art room, room 1402. (the side door will be open if you wish to come around the side of the building.)

Kell Craft Fair Entertainment and Food!

2011-01-17T16:49:00.000-08:00

One of the new things we are featuring this year along with the awesome arts and crafts is LIVE ENTERTAINMENT from talented Kell Students and Graduates.

We are also reserving box lunches for $7. These include a Chick-fil-a chicken sandwich, cookie, chips, and a coke or diet coke. To reserve a box lunch, contact kellvisualart@gmail.com or see an NAHS member. But hurry! Orders must be finalized by February 1st.

Kell High School Craft Fair!!

2011-01-17T15:50:00.000-08:00

You were waiting for it, and now its here! The 2nd annual Kell High School Craft Fair will be held on February 5th from 10am-4pm. Be sure to drop in with your entire family, friends, and entourage to help support Kell High School Visual Arts. There will be crafters and artisans from all around the southeast supporting their handmade wares. Featuring everything from jewelry, photography, pottery, handbags, children's clothing, toys, to handmade bath and body products will be on display.

If you are interested in helping out with the craft fair, there will be a parent and student meeting next Tuesday at 5pm in room 1402.

If you are interested in being a vendor, fill out the craft fair application form and send it in ASAP.

The Daily Monster

2010-12-04T16:29:00.000-08:00

I love this artist! Stefan G. Bucher creates these great monster's from ink blots. He draws and writes upside-down, and still creates these amazing creatures.

Check out more of his stuff at www.dailymonster.com

Check out your calendar!

2010-11-02T12:47:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that you can check the calendar for your class to the right. Just click on it to view when you have due dates for projects, sketchbooks, or when quizzes are coming up. You can also import your calendar to your own Google Calendar page, which sends reminders to you via email or as texts to your phone. I love it when technology actually works!

Resources for you!

2010-09-16T05:27:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that on the right of this posting, there are resources for each class. This includes project handouts/ rubrics and sketchbook assignment lists.

Art Show for Mrs. Denison & Mrs. LaQuaglia

2010-08-30T10:15:00.000-07:00

So are you complaining that you never get to see artwork that the art teachers create? Well, then this is for you!! Mrs. LaQuaglia and Mrs. Denison are going to be featured in an art show at the Art Station in Kennesaw this month! The opening is this Thursday from 7-9 pm. All are welcome, so bring your friends and family and see one of us if you have questions.

Hello Open House Parents!!

2010-08-26T17:37:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all of those who showed up at open house tonight. With such a short amount of time, I'm sure you all have further questions that I can answer. Please shoot me an email to let me know your name, your students name, and that you attended open house.

julie.denison@cobbk12.org

Keep looking back at the blog for important information. Please encourage your student to also email me or come to my open studio hours Mon, Wed, & Fri mornings if they need help on projects, more time to work, or to ask me questions.