Art Teacher Spring Workshops and We Make Survey

We Make and Workshops are Coming!

Help us make this spring even better for YOU. Artists visits, student awards and more! Requests are first come, first served so please reply ASAP.
Because Art Teachers Rock!!!

Fifteen years of advocating for arts education. Fifteen years of championing the belief that every student in Hamilton County deserves an art teacher. And fifteen years of being grateful for educators like you who make that vision real every single day.

This spring is dedicated to the people who keep creativity alive in our classrooms every day. To say thank you, we're planning teacher training opportunities designed around your schedule, your interests, and your creative recharge. We want to make exploring art as accessible and enjoyable as possible — and that starts with hearing from you.

Please take a moment to fill out the form below to get on the We Make schedule for artist school visits, student entries for prizes, share art activities you'd love to see, and let us know which times work best for some after-work play. Once we hear from you, we'll get to work. Best of all? These workshops and entries are completely free, made possible by Art 120, ArtsBuild, and the Tennessee Arts Commission.
1. Full Name*
2. Email Address*
example@example.com
3. Cell Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
4. Alternate Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
5. Name of Your School*
K-5th6th-8th9th-12th6th-12th
I would like an art car artist to visit my school on Thursday, May 7thI would like an art car artist to visit my school on Friday, May 8thI have student(s) interested in entering the UpCycle Fashion Show May 9th. $250 gift card and a cool trophy awarded to the student for best fashion.I have a student that would like to sell their artwork at We Make.I have students interested in entering the 2D or 3D Art Show May 9th. Ribbon awards for 1st-3rd in the categories of 2D art and 3D (3 award for primary grade and 3 awards for secondary grade). Plus a $100 gift card each for the best in show for 1 primary grade level student and 1 secondary grade level student.I have students interested in entering a wheeled contraption for the Golden Gnome Competition May 9th ($500 cash prize and the coveted Golden Gnome Trophy for your class)I have students interested in performing at We Make May 9th. We will have a ribbons for top three performances and the top performance will receive a $500 cash prize and a cool trophy. Plus a paid opportunity to perform at DadFest on Sunday, June 21st.
6. Tell us a what your ideal teacher workshop would look like
Squishy Circuits - Making clay creatures that light up on their ownBeebots - Creating a game using art and earth scienceElectric Ink - Creating Ink Drawings with light up effectsAcrylic Jewelry - Digital Lasercutter BasicsCostumes and Masks - Using cardboard, upcycled materials and various cutting techniquesSoda Can Art - metal manipulationAssemblage - Let's make something weirdWhatcha Got? - Bring something you are currently working on to share or use the makerspace equipment to hack.Madhatter Night - Bring a hat to art up with lights and/or acrylic pensGolden Gnome - Pain free and temporary art ideas for your entryOther
Are there any type of medium(s) or art styles you would like to learn or improve upon?
A regular drop in opportunity for art workshops at Art 120's new art lab at the Sculpture FieldsAn artist who can provide a hands-on class at your school (they cannot teach the kids directly, but can guide you through learning or refreshing skills like the using digital lasercutter, Beebots, Drawbots, or other STEAM lessons. We will call you to schedule a classA regular drop-in opportunity for art workshops at different locations like the Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, ChattLab, and other locations.An end of year art teacher retreat. This will be a relaxing day of fun, food and creative play to share ideas, destress and disconnect for the summer.
Availability

Please provide the best days and times you are most likely to attend a drop in workshop.

Best Time to meet as a group

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Monday-Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Best Day to meet (our Wednesdays are already reserved for workshops)

Rows	Monday	Tuesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
First week of the month
Second Week of the month
Third week of the month
Last week of the month

Anything else you think we should know?

For 2D and 3D Art Entries
YesNo
How many pieces do you estimate you will have for display? *
YesNo
I will get my pieces to Eric Keller no later than May 1stI will curate and take down my student pieces
YesNo
Artwork Exhibit Tips:

*Avoid glass frames

*Bring hooks/clips to hang student work (plan for wind)

*Remember to include artist tags on your student work for awards purposes

Thank you for sharing your responses with us. Hit submit to complete your submission so we can get you on our schedule.
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Availability

For 2D and 3D Art Entries

Thank you for sharing your responses with us. Hit submit to complete your submission so we can get you on our schedule.