VIEWS CONCERNING THE FINE ARTS CENTER CONCEPT WERE GENERATED FROM WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPOSITION, EDUCATIONAL SCOPE AND FORM, IMAGINATIVE TEACHING METHODS, AND THE DETAILS OF SHAPE, SIZE AND EQUIPMENT OF EXISTING CENTERS. THE EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHIES DIRECTING THE FINE ARTS CENTER, THE DISCIPLINES WHICH MAY BE INCLUDED IN…

In order to compile information to be used as a basis for developing a curriculum for teaching glass as an art material on the college level, glass experts, artists and centers in 12 nations were visited. It was clear that the US lags far behind other countries in teaching glass, in using it as a subject for art exhibitions and using it creatively…

One of the twelve exemplary programs summarized in the Introduction to Right to Read's "Effective Reading Programs: Summaries of 222 Selected Programs" (CS001934), this program attempts to improve the reading skills of inner-city children, increase their aspirational levels, enhance their feelings of self-worth, and stimulate their…

Facilities for the performing arts are examined as to associated problems and possible design solutions. Also included are auditoriums which may not be directly related to theater functions but have similar problems and needs. Existing facilities serve as a basis for the subsequent critical analysis of certain areas and development of optimal…

Access to the arts requires facilities, programs, and services that enable the handicapped to participate in all kinds of art. Some training programs for special education teachers and classroom teachers are described. (Author/MLF)

Describes the Empire State Institute for the Performing Arts, the first state-mandated educational theatre for children in America, established for the youth and educators of New York State. (PD)

This manual was designed to assist museums in becoming accessible to all individuals, including people with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 (ADA). Following an introduction that addresses museum attendance, accessibility, universal design, and different types of disabilities, chapter 1, "ADA Basics…

This document examines the events surrounding a controversial art exhibit that was held at Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), Gainesville, Florida, in 2002. The author asks the following questions: (1) What is the role of the arts on a community college campus? (2) What are a community college arts program's responsibilities to the Fine Arts and…

Americans should aspire to a high culture, inasmuch as the ultimate purpose of the arts is to create a humanized society composed of free men. (CK)

The advantages of visiting points of interest close to home or more distant travel to provide stimulating experiences for gifted children are considered. Ideas for making history, literature, nature, science, and the arts interesting are suggested, including materials, books, and music that can be explored in conjunction with the tours. (SEW)

Describes an arts and crafts program initiated at Hayden House, a low-income, racially integrated housing development in Phoenix, Arizona. The program, designed to promote pride and community cohesion, presented workshops and cultural events for both children and adults. This article is part of a theme issue on multicultural art. (SJL)

The Vermont State Craft Center, Frog Hollow, in Middlebury, Vermont, provides studio space and instruction to students from two elementary schools, a day-care center, the county school for the mentally retarded, and an area kindergarten. Described are the programs offered to each of these groups of students. (Author/KC)

Introduces the J. Paul Getty Museum as Santa Monica College's satellite center for art history courses. Cites the museum's proximity, frequent use of the collection by instructors, and the museum's utilization as a learning center without tuition as benefits of the cooperative arrangement. (CAM)

Describes the function of the children's museum in the life of a community and in the experience of a visitor. Included are the emotional experiences of the museum personnel as they moved to change their facility. (SA)

The safest art room conditions are those which result when the art teacher anticipates the need for adequate space, sufficient ventilation and lighting, appropriate storage, and good housekeeping practices. (Author/SJL)