Maura Galante BFA University of Massachusetts
Visual Arts Instructor MS Southern Ct State University, New Haven/ University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Grades 5-8
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MEET THE TEACHER:
I came to Betsy Ross in the spring of 2000, after several years in other arts-related fields. I am a working artist who specializes in printmaking, collage, and painting. I am active in the New Haven arts community, and am a member of various area arts organizations. I keep a home studio, and I have been a faculty member in the printmaking department at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven since 1998. I taught ceramics and visual art at the Shubert Summer Theatre & Arts camp for grades 5-8 for two summers, and have run teen printmaking classes in New Haven. I participate in City Wide Open Studios (CWOS), New Haven's annual art festival which takes place each October, and exhibit my art locally and regionally. I continue my professional development through Yale University Summer Institutes, NHPS offerings, and I take workshops in various art media as often as possible. I am the teacher facilitator of the Betsy Ross Museum Club, an after school club which partners with the Yale University Art Gallery to explore Response to Art activities and independent study for students. I am a huge fan of punk rock, animals, Spanish and Asian food, and I am an avid cook and gardener. Above image- Self Portrait in the Style of Andy Warhol by Paris Feliciano Cosme- linoleum block print on watercolor |
Visual Art classes at Betsy Ross are guided by the National and CT State Standards for Art Education. Students will:
- Understand, select and apply various art media, techniques, and processes.
- Understand and apply elements and principles of art.
- Consider, select and apply a range of subject matter, symbols and ideas.
- Understand the visual arts in relation to history and culture
- Reflect upon, describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate their own work and the work of others.
- Make connections between the visual arts, other disciplines, and daily life.
- Understand, select and apply various art media, techniques, and processes.
- Understand and apply elements and principles of art.
- Consider, select and apply a range of subject matter, symbols and ideas.
- Understand the visual arts in relation to history and culture
- Reflect upon, describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate their own work and the work of others.
- Make connections between the visual arts, other disciplines, and daily life.
What We're Working On: (Emphasis Classes)
8th Grade Grade 8 Emphasis is working on a unit inspired by the traditional art of Japan. They are creating mulberry paper lanterns and watercolor painted scrolls using imagery from artists like Hiroshige and Hokusai.
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7th Grade Grade 7 has used Japanese artwork as inspiration and experiences linoleum relief carving. They are experimenting with various printing techniques, both on and off the press, and will create enough pieces for a classroom print exchange.
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6th Grade Grade 6 is glazing their clay tea bowl projects, and will continue working on Asian inspired art projects such as paper fish kites.
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5th Grade Grade 5 Emphasis is demonstrating some superstar abilities! Students are experimenting with watercolor techniques and creating their own koi pond collages.
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