Upcoming Events and Opportunities
YOUNG at ART – Sponsored by the County of Nevada, Nevada County Arts Council and Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Office
Young at Art is an annual celebration of the national program recognizing Youth Art Month, which officially takes place the month of March. Young at Art is a public testimony to the value of the arts in education. Every year Eric Rood Administration Center personnel express great joy in this large exhibition of student work.
Artwork will be displayed at the Eric Rood Administration Center March 14 – May 25, 2023. Installation of student artwork will take place on March 9th, 10th and13th from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 pm. NOTE: Hanging of artwork cannot take place on Tuesdays. Second floor hallways and wall panels in the second-floor landing are available on a first-come basis.
All Nevada County Art Teachers (Elementary through High School) are invited to bring students’ exemplary work to show at the Rood Center from March – May. (Submissions due in early March).
Students and teachers have been working hard this past week installing the art. A variety of visual arts are showcased. Below is a look at the art presented at the 2022 showcase. The art exhibit will be open for viewing March 14 – May 25, 2023, at the County of Nevada, Rood Center in Nevada City.
Elementary and Middle School Classrooms:
NEW!! Online KQED Visual Arts Learning. Go to KQED.org
Art Docent Program – Your Art Docents should be up and running by now, if you would like an Art Docent to visit your classroom, or need training for your Art Docents, contact Nancy Jackson at the NCSOS.
High School Classrooms:
NEW!! Online KQED Visual Arts Learning. Go to KQED.org
Nevada Union Joint High School District is launching a high school- produced Literary Magazine. Production house will be at Bear River High School but High School students from the school district may contribute, create, and help. Christina Levinson at Bear River High School is spearheading it. At the end of school year, there will be a public launch, with local literary organization Yuba Lit’s help. Stay tuned for more details. This year’s theme is “Journey.”
Media Arts Lessons Online: Youth RADIO DIY TOOLKITS