Measuring the Role of Arts Education and Student Success

Rio Rancho Art Association with RRPS's After School S.A.F.E. program

The role of Arts Education and student success is not conjecture. In fact, there is measurable evidence that demonstrates the influence arts education has on students success and retention rates.

"...we have the research that clearly demonstrates a positive correlation between arts education and student success in school and in life."  (Ken Busby)

Arts Education Matters, Darn It!

article by Ken Busby in the ARTSblog Jan. 22, 2014

 
Each day we witness the power of the arts to transform lives – whether it’s a child learning to draw, a teenager taking a class on glassblowing or an adult returning to a favorite hobby like photography.

The arts heal, the arts transform, the arts engage, the arts serve as an economic catalyst. And yet the arts, especially arts education, are consistently underfunded. As CEO of one of the 50 largest arts council’s in the United States, I spend the majority of my time raising money for and raising awareness of the importance of the arts, and arts education in particular. And that’s the job of a CEO. I’m not complaining.

Read the rest of the article HERE.

Art has the role in education

of helping children become like 

themselves instead of more

like everyone else.

We Had to Take the Show Down Today

Dec. 3rd: The building manager has requested that the art show come down today (sadly), so all the work is coming down and will NOT be extended through this Friday the 6th as previously stated. 

PICK UP OF ART: please call Dominica at  505 771-7175 to schedule your pickup. Do not attempt to pick up your work without calling first! Thank you!

The Art Show Exhibit Has Been Extended!

There's still time to see this exhibit if you haven't had a chance yet! The show dates have been extended to Friday, Dec. 6th. Work may be seen during the Sandoval County business hours (M-F 8 am- 5 pm).

If you have work in the show, you can pick up your work at the Sandoval County Building D on SATURDAY, Dec. 7th from 10 am-2 pm.

And The Winners Are...

well, we think EVERYONE who entered art in this show are winners. It was very difficult for the judges to pick the winners. If a student was picked for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their category of 2D, 3D or photo, the judges decided that giving two awards would exclude others that were also deserving of recognition. We hope this makes sense! 

Best of Show Award went to Rachel Ramsville from Cleveland High School
Rachel is pictured here with her winning piece. Congratulations, Rachel!
Photo by Michele Sanchez St. Andre

Here are the winners of the categories:

Best of Show: Rachell Ramsville/Cleveland High

Special Award: Shining Star Pre-School

Committee's Choice: "Dahlia" by Ajay Coho (school info will be posted)

People's Choice:

Youth Choice:

Judge's Choices (Honorable Mention):

Julian Encinias/Cleveland High by judge John Gilbert
Alex Booker (#53)/Cleveland High by judge Tim Anderson
Alex Booker (#75)/Cleveland High by judge Leroy Perea
Taylor Cubas/Cleveland High by judge Lita Chavez
Juliana Sy/Rio Rancho High by judge Paula Scott
Steven Encinias/Rio Rancho High by judge Meredith Chapman

Elementary Level:

2 Dimensional Work:                                                 

1st Place:  Madelyn Wesner/Colinas del Norte                                                

2nd Place: Kellie Gilpatrick/Colinas del Norte 

3rd Place: Katrina Whitzel/Colinas del Norte

3 Dimensional Work: None submitted
                                                   
Mid High: NOTE: Only one art piece was entered from the mid-high

High School:

2 Dimensional Work:                                                   

1st Place: Khalia Gachupin/Jemez Valley High                                               

2nd Place: Jacob Lutz/Rio Rancho High                                                       
3rd Place: Angel Griego/Rio Rancho High 

3 Dimensional Work:                                               
1st Place: Josiah Concho/Rio Rancho High                                        

2nd Place: Miguel Lastra/Cleveland High
3rd Place: Laura Tena/Bernalillo High

High School Photography/Film:

1st Place: Heidi Lazano/Cleveland High                                                    

2nd Place: Elizabeth Kaschade/Cleveland High                                                        

3rd Place: Julia Ustach/Cleveland High                                           

How To Get to The Sandoval County Building D

Don't forget! the art reception is on Saturday, Nov. 16th from 12-5 pm at the Sandoval County Building D. The Sandoval County Building D located on 1500 Idalia Rd. The nearest cross streets are Idalia Rd. and NM 528.

MAP IT HERE

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

ALMOST THERE! Dropping Off Artwork Information

All artwork needs to be submitted on Nov. 11-13th, from 4-6 pm, @ the Sandoval County Judicial Complex (1500 Idalia Rd., BLDG A, Bernalillo NM (you must call Dominica Montano @ 505 771-7175 prior to drop off)