Meet the Masters is a program based on a four-year format that introduces eight artists each year. Artists are both men and women from the 16th century to the present. Each unit of the curriculum has three parts to the structured, discipline-based instruction:

1. An assembly is given introducing an artist with slides, audio-voice tapes, music, student dress-up, group interaction games and participation-based critiques.
2. An art packet is done in class which reinforces art elements and terms introduced at the assembly.
3. Finally, a one hour hands-on art activity in the style of the master artist, exploring different media and techniques, is completed.

Each art activity is geared towards individuality, creativity and success. The fact that art history is introduced in a fun way right along with the art activity, leads to good retention of historical names, styles, world history and geography. The introduction of many different media, techniques and styles builds students' confidence in their own artwork, and gives them skills for the future.

2010-2011 Assembly Schedule