No images? Click here USDAN MUSING & ONLINE HIGHLIGHTS: WEEK 6 Lauren's Musing: It’s not a sprint; it’s a marathon. Words of wisdom especially for right now. We understand that there might be a long road ahead. That said … I just wish I knew what mile we are on. We know where the New York Marathon ends. We can see that finish line (although not this year because, sadly, it’s been cancelled). But the marathon we are running now has no finish line in sight. Whatever mile marker we are crossing, I can’t wait to celebrate the finish line of Usdan’s first virtual summer with all of you. Please join us at Usdan Happy Hours, our celebration next Wednesday, August 19 at 4:00 PM. It will be an afternoon of Usdan-love, creativity, and the coming together of Usdan traditions old and new. In the meantime, enjoy below a taste of the exciting art-making happening in the last week of Usdan Online Summer 2020, and I promise to share more youthful creativity when we launch the Fall 2020 session in October. - Lauren Brandt Schloss, Executive Director Watercolor Painting On the final day of the course, teacher Annie created a watercolor exhibition to celebrate the fantastic artwork created in the online studio. Each student had their work "hung" in a virtual gallery space. Students had made desk-sized paintings that were effectively blown up to Jackson Pollock scales. When looking at one young artist's work, Annie asked, "What does the blue painting remind us of?" One student said, "tie-dye, because all of the colors are blending into abstract shapes." Another artist shared, "I think it reminds me of blueberries." Watercolor Painting ClassTelling a Story with Food The class dedicated this week to sharing recipes and the personal stories behind them. Recipes included baked mac and cheese, strawberry whip, and shakshuka. Sofia shared: I picked baked mac and cheese because it’s one of my favorites, and I thought mac n cheese would be really yummy and fun to make. Lauren shared: Every Passover I would go to my grandparents’ house and have strawberry whip for dessert. I really enjoyed it and it became a tradition to make strawberry whip every Passover. I also make it at home sometimes. Maya shared: The reason I chose this recipe is because every time I eat this it is usually with my family, and it brings happy memories of eating dinner with them. It’s an easy recipe to make and it's delicious! One student showed off her masterful work - shakshuka on toast! Telling a Story with Food ClassUsdan Magazine: The Art of the Edit On the first day, the class shared their artistic vision boards and students talked about what inspired their creativity - a "map of their artistry" teacher Jay said. By the end of the week, the students had created a full magazine titled "Uniquely U" and comprised of their individual creative portfolios and artwork made in the online studios this summer. On the last day of class, Jay took the students through the magazine and they made final creative choices together. The students had become experts in Canva design. Bonus Artwork Enjoy some bonus artwork from our 2D Studio, 2D Studio: Comics, Photography & Creative Installation, and 3D Workshop studios. Upcoming Community Events Usdan Happy Hours We hope you will tune in next Wednesday for an afternoon of Usdan-love, creativity, and festivity. Usdan Happy Hours is a free event and is open to all members of Usdan's community. The event will celebrate student work created in this summer's online studios and will also include some of Usdan's most beloved traditions such as the gong ring, Festival performances, Lifer Awards, and a recognition of our 5-year students. Wednesday, August 19, 2020 / 4:00 PM - 6:15 PM Act I: Courses July 6-17 / 4:00 PM* *Estimated start times Thank you to our sponsors as of 8/14/20 Diana Cioffi Interested in sponsoring the event? Click the button below. All sponsors will be honored at the event. If you have any questions or would like to speak further, email Stella Shepherd at sshepherd@usdan.org. Create a U We are now accepting submissions for new U ideas, and we want your child's help. The U’s can be anything. Think of things that are U shaped or things that can be made into a U shape. All areas of study at Usdan can be used as inspiration: Art. Theater. Writing. Dance. Chess. Nature and Sustainability. Music. Recreation. Deadline to submit is Friday, August 21, 2020. |