https://www.arabamericanmuseum.org/comics-workshop

Any artists 16 and up interested in creating their own comics, you must apply by Dec. 17th

Call for Artists: FREE Dearborn Comics Workshop (Ages 16+)

Application deadline: Monday, Dec. 17 2018

Applicants of Middle Eastern and North African descent ages 16+ living in the Dearborn/Detroit area are invited to participate in a FREE 8-week comics workshop from Jan. 11 to Mar. 3, 2019! No experience necessary; all levels welcome to apply.

Workshop sessions will be held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by optional open studio time from 1 to 5 p.m., at the Dearborn City Hall Artspace Lofts.

The workshop will be led by Palestinian graphic novelist Leila Abdelrazaq and Lebanese artist and designer Aya Krisht, as part of Abdelrazaq’s residency with the Arab American National Museum’s Artists + Residents program.

Participants will create personal, autobiographical comics and self-publish them. They will then have the chance to sell copies of their comics at AANM’s second annual Book & Print Fest in spring of 2019.

Selected participants will:

– Receive a $100 printing stipend to produce their work

– Have the chance to share and sell their work at AANM’s second annual Book & Print Festival in the spring

– Have access to Leila’s studio space during open studio hours, as well as to Leila and Aya’s comic and zine library, which will be housed in the studio

– Give and receive feedback about their projects in an affirming learning environment

– Experience the process of creating their own comic zine, from conception to completion and publication

TO APPLY

Send the following materials via e-mail to leila@bigmouthcomix.com by Monday, Dec. 17, 2018:

– A short bio introducing yourself (no more than 150 words) and statement (no more than 300 words) explaining why you would like to participate in the workshop and your creative goals.

– Up to five samples of your illustrated artwork (these don’t have to be comics, they can be drawings of any kind, as long as they’re your own).

– Optional: You may choose to include a CV of related experiences or achievements if you have one, but it is not required.   Applicants will be notified of the decision by December 27.

No prior experience is necessary! Inclusion of ethnic and religious minorities of the Middle East and North Africa, recent immigrants, and those without formal art training, who display talent and a commitment to their work in their applications, will be prioritized. All women and non-binary people age 16 and older, of Middle Eastern and North African descent, are welcome to apply.

Holiday Treat Sale Tuesday

Do you wanna build a….Gingerbread house… well now is your chance.. on December 12, 2018  after school from 2:15- 3:00 Stem students can make and take home a personalized Gingerbread house in the Art Room.  The cost is $5.00 to participate – payable to Ms. Fryzel or at the door.

This is  the website that was talked about during our presentation … this is a helpful link if you choose one of these  animals.

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/find-species

The Dearborn Schools’ Art Dept. cordially invites you to our
***27th  annual***
Empty Bowls Dinner
“a simple meal of soup and bread to fight hunger”
Receive a beautiful handmade bowl with each donation of a suggested $5.00 or more.

Monday November 19, 2018
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Park Place Banquet Hall
23400 Park Street, Dearborn MI
2 blocks south of Michigan Ave. at Outer Drive

EB flyer 2018

On Friday October 12,  2018, Stem Middle School had the honor to host the by famous Mural/ Graffiti Artist Kyle “Rise” Irving.   He spent 3 hours talking to our student with Question and Answer portions to each class, demonstrating how to create ideas,  where ideas may come from and the full construction of his murals.  The students were amazing, they has some intense questions that impressed Rise,  he mentioned to me that he was impressed by the high level of thought put into the questions. He was shocked they were in Middle School . He geared his demo, knowledge covered  and way of connecting to the students ,  it was a fabulous day and the students had a great time.. minus the chilly weather. We look forward to hosting him and other artists.

STEM Late Work Policy 2018-19

Our goal at STEM is to provide meaningful opportunities for learning to occur that meet the needs of each and every student. As educators, we are aware that each student works at their own pace and has different needs outside of school as a result of family situations and extracurricular activities.

At STEM we are always trying to raise the bar and prepare our students for high school as well as real life.  With that in mind we created a homework policy that well help our students better be prepared for their future careers.

The STEM late work policy for the year is as follows:

Classwork and/or homework is expected to be turned in by the due date on a consistent basis.

If this is not possible, late work will be accepted, but only up until the Monday following the assignment deadline. That means that if an assignment is due during the week, students have all week through the weekend to complete their missing work, if necessary.

Teachers will not accept late assignments for points after Mondays at 2:15pm.

On the link below shows all the school Nationwide that earned this amazing award, Go STEM…

https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov

I know we all love our drawing in sketchbooks a friendly reminder your next sketchbook is due on October 5th and it must have  6 hours of artwork to achieve full credit.

For all students:

I hope we all had a great summer and are excited for a great new school year.

Welcome to Mr. Markiecki’s  Art  Class

7th 8th:

This year sketchbooks will be submitted in a new format, instead of a monthly submission we will be turning in sketchbooks bi-weekly. Each sketchbook will consist of 6 hrs. The content of your sketchbook is still your choice, however the points will not be valued at 100 pts. but smaller amounts so they do not weigh as heavy on your grade.

For new coming 6th graders:

Students will need to purchase or make a sketchbook,  the sketchbook will be used as both a learning tool and a way for the students to express their creativity.
The max size of a sketchbook needed is 9X12  and the smallest is 5X7. I would recommend the metal ring books over the glue bound, due to the glue breaking down over time and pages falling apart after time.

If you are planning on using both graphite, paints or markers I would suggest Multi or Mix Media paper, this type of paper is design to be used with all types of art mediums.

Sketchbooks can be found at Walmart, Meijer, Target, Blick art in dearborn off michigan Ave. , Jo Ann Fabric and Michaels.  prices range from $5- $15.