Visual arts programming at the Institute strengthens our student's independence and provides the perfect opportunity for our kinesthetic and tactile learners to develop critical skills, including:
Problem-solving
Planning
Relationship Building
Communication
Adaptability
Imagination
Creative thinking
Confidence
Led by our K-12 art teacher Soula Finelli, programming provided during our 10-month academic year aligns with the NYS Common Core Curriculum and currently includes:
Painting
Sculpture
Ceramics/Pottery
Jewelry
Textiles and Fabrics
Crafts/Visual Arts-Crafts
Providing a larger context for how art relates to society and humanity, art history lessons incorporate aspects of anthropology, sociology, and history and dive into how art reflects activities in our daily lives. Past featured artists include Georgia O'Keefe, Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, Wassily Kandinsky, Frida Kahlo, Henri Matisse, Piet Mondrian, and Andy Warhol.
Problem Solving and the Arts: Projects and Resources
Exploring Shapes