[Nfbwv-talk] a question about schools for the blind

[Anita Adkins]

Hello,

I attended WVSB as a student. I remember doing art projects in the 
classroom, but there was not an actual art class, except for music. I can 
remember making a Christmas tree using handprints that we cut out back in 
5th grade. I also remember using an orange and sticking cloves or something 
into it that I took home for my cousin.

As a teacher at the school, I incorporate art into classes, though I don't 
teach an art class. For example, I have students create tactile pictures on 
Braillewriters and read tactile books from APH. In the summer, there is now 
a wonderful Adventures in Art enrichment experience for the students where 
they create and display all kinds of tactile art made from aluminum foil and 
other materials. I was able to explore it at the community picnic on the 
last daylast summer, , but I mainly worked during the evening shift, and so 
I didn't get to see how they did it all. In addition, they created a cd of 2 
songs they learned and sang during the week.  The Allegany Arts Counsel also 
sends kids to participate in this camp. This year, I think one thing they 
are doing is going through the process of removing the alpaca's coat all the 
way to making clothes from it. I am sure they also have lots of other fun 
activities planned. Just FYI. Anita

-----Original Message----- 
From: Keri via Nfbwv-talk
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 7:09 PM
To: NFB of West Virginia Discussion List
Subject: [Nfbwv-talk] a question about schools for the blind

hey all,

I know several of you went to WVSB, and have seen other schools so I
have a few questions.
First, did you guys take art in school?
Second, did you get trips to art museums or accessible shows?
Third, do you guys have good contacts at any of the following schools
for the blind? WV, VA, MD, OH, PA, KY, TN or NC?

I ask these questions because my art professor at Concord that I've been
working with in an independent study was so upset to find out in college
that blind people often don't get to experience art. She went in and did
a bunch of work at the Ohio school for the blind, and loved it. We are
now planning an art show to be held at Concord next spring date yet to
be determined. The whole show will only display tactile art. We will
allow schools for the blind in the above states mentioned to have there
students submit work, along with Concord students, and staff. My goal is
to get as many blind people to Concord as possible to see art. I love
art myself, and it will be great. In addition, I want to see if we can
reserve the gallery for a public showing as well. We are also going to
have braille and large print signs with each piece. I'm super excited to
be planning this with my professor just overseeing it as the proper
school authority. I'll start reaching out to schools to gage interest
next week when we have a date. It is early but I want to establish
contacts and interest, and follow up as the plans fall more and more
into place.

thanks,

-- 
Keri


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