Learning To See Student Gallery
Each lesson is inspired by the life and work of a Focus on the Masters Documented Artist.
Artwork by students from Mrs. Rodriguez’s 5th grade class at Blanche Reynolds Elementary
2020-2021
These residencies were generously funded by the California Arts Council.
Learn more about Porfirio HERE.
Porfirio Gutierrez is from a family of Zapotec weavers in a small village in Oaxaca, Mexico.
He lives in Ventura and still works with his family to carry on the tradition of weaving in his village. Porfirio shared his experiences with Learning To See students, saying that Dia de los Muertos is the most important day of the year for his people. Our students then created their own altars.
This altar is from his family home in Teotitlan del Valle in Oaxaca.
Dia de los Muertos Altar 1
Dia de los Muertos Altar 2
Dia de los Muertos Altar 3
Dia de los Muertos Altar 4
Dia de los Muertos Altar 5
Dia de los Muertos Altar 6
Dia de los Muertos Altar 7
Funding
Our standard 8-week in-the-classroom residency is $800 (including instructor and supplies). You can “Adopt A Classroom” for $800.00. Click HERE to Donate.
Learning to See Outreach (LTS) is a multi-lesson, sequential, cross-curricular arts education program and aligns with California education standards serving grades K-8. LTS emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, celebration of diversity, confidence in self-expression, and supports social emotional learning. Many lessons highlight the art and life of extraordinary artists from our community whose work is rooted in their cultural heritage.
LTS is taught by professional artists who have extensive educational experience. We feel that this criterion helps to guide the student with a deeper understanding of the art making process.Lessons are inspired by FOTM documented artists from our community and include a comprehensive range of art concepts, styles and media.
Programs are supported in a variety of ways, including school and PTA funds, grants, or personal donations from an individual or group of family/friends.
For more information, or to arrange a residency in your neighborhood, call 805.653.2501 or email Education@FocusontheMasters.com.
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