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Video Artists/Visual Art
Rheanna and Drew Allen

Ability to work with all ages 4th grade and above, depending on abilities. Must be able to be mobile and lift 15--20 lbs. for camera.

As video artists, Drew and Rhea help students capture the world with a video camera and then release them as "writers, actors, directors, producers, videographers or audio operators." Video can tell stories, stretch or condense time and make people ponder. They'll learn about the process involved, including brainstorming, writing a script, framing the camera shots, shooting footage, capturing audio, editing, and using graphics and/or animations. The process can be applied to a narrative, documentary, comedy, commercial for a class marketing project or promotion for a student government campaign. Video is informative, entertaining, persuasive-all in all, adaptable to the anticipated audience.

Drew and Rhea Allen of Peppershock Media Productions have nearly 20 years of combined industry experience throughout the Northwest.

Recommendations: Jon Allen, CPA, Nampa School District, Nampa, ID, 208.466.4090, jonkar1@earthlink.net
Beverly Ward, Teacher, State of Idaho, Nampa, ID, 208.467.6440, grizward@mindspring.com
Lynn McConnell, Executive Director, Majestic Theatre Foundation, Nampa, ID, 208.465.3630, lmcconnell@zamzows.com, thenampamajestic@earthlink.net

Ceramics, Clay Sculpture
Ability to work with all age groups, culturally diverse populations, youth at risk as well as gifted students.

I follow, and the clay leads. I lead, and the clay follows; it is a dance that can be likened to breath. Love of the work and fascination with the material is the magic that continues to grab... and ease me toward a state of absorption. When working withstudents of all ages I utilize acquired skill and techniques while conveying respect for the physical properties, that define what can be done with a lump of earth clay.

Through instilling the basics a connection is made with the beginner's spontaneity and enthusiasm. The individual expression is sparked by the recognition that the "how to" is theirs to do. At the point when the student has exhausted their own ideas, attempting to do what doesn't require the beginner's enthusiasm; I look closely, with true interest in how the student works, for my cue, in guiding the creative.

Choice-full acknowledgement, and play-filled celebration marks the intuitive sense. Once the student know what is alive in themselves and in their work, it becomes a part of their natural process to chose again to exceed themselves.

Recommendations:
Donna Vásquez, Director, Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho, Nampa, ID, 208.442.0823
George Carlson, Sculptor/Painter, St. Maries, ID 83861, 208.689.3729
Sara San Juan, Migrant Coordinator for Vallivue, 208.454.0445

Handmade Paper
Able to work with all ages.

Paper, like life, is taken for granted. Our lives depends on paper for everything we have and do. Some say that Gutenberg made it possible for all information to become accessible to the world through the printed page. I wonder how far this information would have traveled if it had not been for paper.

I have a passion for the making of paper and teaching others this skill. Sometimes when I teach a class I have some doubters who say, "I have made paper before. There isn't anything to it." When I demonstrate artist's uses of paper, the doubters start a journey of creating with paper. I tell my students to think in terms of what you can do with the paper rather than what you can do on the paper.

I have a great appreciation for the artistic function of paper and its spiritual connotations. When working with paper, the whole world is involved. It takes the sun, rain, soil, fire and hands to make paper. I have a spiritual connection with the fibrous, speckled, uneven, thin and thick pieces of paper I make. The paper is imperfect like I am and everything else in this world. The Japanese refer to these imperfections as Wabi Sabi.

It is very important to share my knowledge of paper with others so they may experience the discovery of paper, its beauty, and the many artistic uses of paper.

Recommendations:
Tom Trusky, Professor, Boise State University, 208.426.1999, ttrusky@boisestate.edu
Bobbi Kelly, Artist-Teacher, Mountain Home, ID, 208.587.5426
Mary Ann Dalrymple, Teacher, Valley School, Hazelton, ID, 208.829.5548, mddalrymple.@velocitus.net

Glass Artist ­ Slumping, Fusing, Kiln Cast Glass and Lampworking
Ability to work with ages, especially middle and high school, youth at risk, special need.s

With over 20 years of glass experience, I try to create workshops that will both build upon knowledge already obtained, and challenge students to expand into the realm of glass. Glass has always been a medium of mystery, intrigue and beauty. The techniques I teach open the door to this exciting medium. Previously considered expensive and needing of specialized equipment, glass fusing and casting utilizes existing clay kilns with some minor adaptations. Lampworking allows the artist to work with the glass in a molten state and utilize many of the same techniques used in handblown glass.

I describe myself as an "Artist at large." My teaching activities have included working with students from the ages of 11-17 in an art camp, where I was head of a shop for six summers. In my years of education and involvement kids and adults, I have always found a strong interest in helping others to work with glass in some fashion. Workshops usually run over a week's time and are best when run in consecutive weeks. I also have done many 1-day workshops that are developed to rapidly get the participant up to speed in the properties of glass and achieve results with a finished piece a few days later.

Recommendations:
Jenny Keiser-Ruemmele, Executive Director, McCall Arts & Humanities Council, McCall, ID, 208.634.7136
Andrea Potochick, Curator of Education, Boise Art Museum, Boise, ID, 208.345.8330
Suzanne Janzen, Anser Charter School, Boise, ID, 208.426.9840

Painting, Drawing, Murals, Pottery
Ability to work with all ages and abilities, gifted/talented, and special needs.

Like many artists, I hope that my work will have a positive effect and open the minds of those who encounter it. I have found that working with youth and helping them tap into their creativity is the best way to accomplish that desire. The experience of art builds self-esteem, offers a positive venue for self-expression, causes a student to look at things in a different way, and allows for new exploration. This experience is an enhancement to the academic curriculum and can heighten achievements in all areas of study.

My residencies are molded to fit the needs of each school, and I focus on furthering the development of each student as an individual. I enjoy working with youth of all ages, including at risk and special needs individuals.

Recommendations:
Evelyn Mason, Executive Director of Idaho Parents Unlimited, Boise, ID, 208.342.5884
Linda Davidson, Teacher Therapeutic Learning Center, Lake Hazel Middle School, Boise, ID, 208.362.3703
Susan Poe, Mother of former student, Boise, ID, 208.884.7050

Visual Artist - Drawing
Elementary, secondary, adults, at-risk, TLC, SED students

Drawing is the happy medium! It is a means to an end in and of itself and a foundation for other visual arts.

Knowing the fundamentals of drawing can be a stumbling block to potential artists and art appreciators. The goal is to first teach basic technical skill so that every participant can feel a sense of self-confidence. My experience with students learning to draw is that one true compliment, one true skill, no matter how small, brings a sense of self-worth that can be unmatched elsewhere. Many of these students are those who have said, "I can't draw" or younger students who are not as academically successful as their contemporaries. How thrilled these participants are when they discover an unrealized potential.


Not only can drawing help enhance academic skills, but on a deeper level, drawing can tap into something intimate inside each and every one of us.


Recommendations:
Dena Duke, Teacher, Boise, ID, 208.338.1422
Becky Allen, Teacher, Boise, ID, 208.322.3805
Kay Engle King, Teacher, Boise, ID, 208.385.9564

Painter/Muralist
Able to work with students of all ages and adults.

A mural can be a focal point of community pride or of a shared history. It has been my experience, when working with junior high students, that soon after we began painting the students developed a sense of ownership and pride. It was amazing to see how their enthusiasm was infectious throughout the school system and community.

The students were able to observe the evolution of the mural. From the initial idea to the first color of the underpainting to the final brushstrokes of the composition the students were involved.


Recommendations:

Jim May, Director of Communities Creating Connections Kooskia, ID, 208.926.0855, lkglsinn@camasnet.com
Dave Snodgrass, Principal, Prairie High School, Cottonwood, ID, 208.962.7702
Dawn Stryhas, Coordinator V. C. Arts, Kooskia, ID, 208.926.4302, dstryhas@cyberquest.com

Mixed Media, Beads
Ability to work with all ages and abilities, at risk and special needs.

My hope is to share, in this increasingly technological age, the joy, self-esteem, and feeling of balance to be found through constructing objects of beauty with our uniquely human hands, hearts, and minds. I use beads and mirror as guiding metaphors to help students enter into an age-old dialogue between ourselves and artists from every corner of the world, all through the ages. We all share the urge to adorn our surroundings as well as our bodies, and to find pattern and meaning in creation.


Jeanne Leffingwell, nationally known for her architectural glass bead sculptures, has pushed the boundaries of that medium. She reveres and seeks to pass along the bead-working and craft techniques she has collected and learned all her life. Along with making art, she is a dedicated researcher in the field of fiber and beadwork. She writes for several nationally distributed craft magazines.

Recommendations:

Laurie Austin, Principal, McDonald Elementary, Moscow, ID, 208.882.0228
Molly Pannkuk, Teacher, Lena Whitmore Elementary, Moscow ID 208-882-2621
Bill Marineau, Principal, West Park Elementary, Moscow, ID, 208.882.2714
Jay Linsenbigler, Art Teacher, Caldwell High School, Caldwell ID

Painting, Drawing and Clay
Ability to work with all ages.

Being a native of southeast Idaho has given me a deep appreciation for the high desert landscape. The drama that unfolds here is fascinating. I look at the natural inhabitants and see all kinds of metaphors and symbols that become part of my visual vocabulary. I am often moved by the strength of a small bird that survives in this harsh and changing weather, or the way light may bounce between the clouds and alluvial fans at the base of the juniper dotted mountains. As I face the different challenges life brings forth, I produce my artwork as a form of questioning and speculation.

I feel that art can be a tool to help students understand and connect many aspects of their life and school. Making connections to curriculum in all areas can bring new insights to the students' understanding. I help students utilize their intuition and imagination. Art projects can be a starting point for many storytelling and creative writing adventures. They can also be illustrations for understanding math, history and science.

Recommendations:

Susan Petit, Principal, Shoshone-Bannock Junior/Senior High
School, Fort Hall, ID, 208.238.4200
Brent Lowman, retired art teacher, Pocatello High School,
Pocatello, ID, 208.233.6640
Paul Murray, Principal, Creact School, Pocatello, ID,
208.233.4747

Painting, Drawing, Photography, Mixed Media
Ability to work with 7th grade through high school students, youth at risk and adults.

I believe that art is a channel through which we can transform our lives and envision our highest potential. I intend to assist in motivating students to access their own creativity. I was raised in two cultures, India and England; therefore I embrace people of all cultures. I explore symbols of my own culture using photographs and acrylic paint in small and large format.

When I started to work with youth at risk, I experienced the changes which took place with teenagers who were having difficulty in their lives. I started an after school program where students would come to my studio to play their music, relax and paint. Once they experienced the purity of their own process without interruption and were not subject to peer or other pressure, their studies at school improved greatly, along with their self esteem.

I hope to enter any residency program with enthusiasm and commitment. My wish is that the catalytic effect of true collaboration has taken place.

Recommendations:

Karen Oswalt, founder of Montessori, Ketchum, ID, 208.788.0770
Barge Levy, Director, Silver Creek Alternative School, Hailey,ID, 208.788.9410
James Lewis, Superintendent of Schools, Blaine County School District #61, Hailey, ID, 208.788.2296

Clay
Able to work with all age groups.

I can still remember the day in 3rd grade when I, with my fellow classmates, learned how to make a paper mache animal from start to finish. The thrill!

I still love to get wet and dirty but now I work with clay. I would like everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy this liberating process from the wedging of the cool wet clay, to shaping an original piece, to finally glazing and taking the piece home. There are many challenges to be faced in the clay process but there is no need for perfection. Clay is a forgiving medium with only a few rules to temper the process.

I am available to teach a challenging, fun clay curriculum which helps schools meet the requirements of the Humanities Achievement Standards. I am also available for clay-a-thons, workshops, murals or other projects.


No one is unable to access the creativity that lies within.

Recommendations:

Karen H. Brown, Art Historian, Caldwell, ID, 208.454.5649, Kbrown@acofi.edu
Elizabeth Wakeman, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Caldwell, ID, 208.459.5522, ewakeman@albertson.edu
Barbara Littlejohn, Gifted/Talented Facilitator, Nampa, ID, 208.465.4889, blittle@micron.net

Clay Sculpture and Murals
Ability to work with all ages.

I work with ceramic clay. My art is a vehicle for visual communication, contrast and personal expression. Experimentation in hand building and glazing techniques constantly enhance my original ideas. When I make art, I am reminded of the importance and magic of the process involved in creativity. Technical exploration of the medium often inspires me to combine visual narration with sculptural and functional concerns. Recently, perhaps as a result of exposure to the work created by young people, I have become absorbed in creating art that is reminiscent of my own childhood interests.

Art is an adventure that drives my desire to communicate ideas, feeling and personal experiences in a visual format. Ancient art has always interested me. I believe the human drive to create art speaks of a need to communicate in a universal language. I see art, regardless of the discipline or medium, as a way of breaking through the boundaries of cultures and countries. Personally, I perceive art as an experience that brings us together as human beings.

My educational programs focus on the importance of integrating art into the curriculum and the use of clay as an art medium. I have recently incorporated projects that include team building through the creation of class murals. The process of designing and creating a mural is a rewarding experience that teaches people of all ages new ways to work together for a common goal. The end product; a colorful and permanent clay mural, is a long lasting reminder of the benefits of cooperation and collaboration.

Recommendations:
Karen Hobson, Lava Volunteer Coordinator, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 208.776.5232
Anna Marie Boles, Consultant, Caldwell, ID, 208.459.0514

Painting and Drawing
Ability to work with all age groups, especially elementary.

I believe that each person and community has the potential for experiencing joy through the visual arts. Teaching in schools, senior centers, and other facilities, I try to help people of all ages capture the joy of creating and appreciating art. I teach students skills for realistic or abstracted drawings and paintings, and encourage them to be creative. Idaho's gracious environment frequently provides subject matter for my art classes.

Having conducted many residencies, especially in rural areas of Idaho and Alaska, I am pleased to help teachers, schools and communities develop meaningful art programs.

"Being creative is funner than swinging on a swing" (First grade student during a recent art residency)

Recommendations:
Dr. Christine Kowrach, Kendrick-Juliaetta Arts Committee, Kendrick, ID, 208.289.4799
Dawn Quigley, Teacher, Juliaetta Elementary School, Juliaetta, ID, 208.276.3422
Rick Jenkins, Director of the Arts Center, Fort Boise Community Center, Boise, ID, 208.384.4128

Printmaking and Drawing
Ability to work with all age groups, at-risk, special needs.

My passion is my printmaking. I never tire of the boldness of a carved block, the beautiful lines and the vivid colors used to enhance each print. Imaginative shapes, rhythmical qualities, and repeated motifs add magic to paper and fabric pieces. My prints have a direct respectful relationship with animals and the natural world.

Art is a journey that develops the curiosity, skills, knowledge and courage needed to imagine a better world and work toward realizing it. We need to build on "The having of wonderful ideas," that provide meaning to our lives. I believe in helping guide students to discover they have more in them than they can imagine.

I emphasize a traditional approach to the student printmaker. It is about creating an image, carving and printing. The student will experience line, shape, form, textures and techniques with limitless possibilities. They will experience how line and texture are used in combination to create the illusion of a tone or how your block print becomes a textile design. Printmaking offers an adventure and the unexpected. The final product is long lasting and will enrich students, teachers and the community.

Recommendations:
Jane Winston, Art Teacher, Skyline High School, Idaho Falls, ID, 208.525.7770
Dr. Martha Martin, Dean, Pocatello Community Charter School, Pocatello, ID, 208.478.2522
Stacy Neumann, Teacher, Spanish and ESL, Skyline High School, Idaho Falls, ID, 208.525.7770

Mixed Media Sculpture
Ability to work with all ages and youth-at-risk.

In a world dominated by function and consumption, sculpture is an outlet for thinking outside the box. Working with students I try to show that the aesthetic is the function. We start our journey together in nature, exploring the perils of human nature. We clean up what humans have left behind. Although our work can be described as trash sculpture, the idea is to remove the function from the form and create an original piece of art. As an artist, river ranger and substitute teacher, the rewards are many but the greatest enlightenment happens when the pupil discovers all things are connected.

Recommendations:
Paul Shaw, Artist, Court Street Gallery and Studios, Fayetteville, WV, 304.574.9010
Leslie Freeman, Department of Environmental Quality, Boise, ID, 208.333.0923
Joe Palaia, Principal, Centerpoint High School, Homedale, ID, 208.344.6968