The Art Show is a series where real children get inspired by art and make something of their very own. Inspiration can come from anywhere: from a gallery and sculpture garden to a nature walk in the park. Children share their thoughts about their lives, culture and art in their own voice.
Episodes
The Art Show Aleena & Dezlin’s Rattle
Aleena and Dezlin are from Six Nations Reserve. Their modern and traditional dancing demonstrates how art and dance can bridge cultures.
- 2017
- 00:05:01
- 5-8
- Added on: 11/20/2017
Teacher Guide(s)
The Art Show Nawal’s Little Red Bus
After a trip to the Art Gallery of Hamilton, Nawal creates a whimsical VW bus using a toilet paper roll.
- 2017
- 00:05:02
- 5-8
- Added on: 11/16/2017
Teacher Guide(s)
The Art Show Kevin’s Pumpkins
Inspired by a day at the local pumpkin patch with his family, Kevin transforms an ordinary pumpkin into an untraditional work of art.
- 2017
- 00:05:02
- 5-8
- Added on: 11/16/2017
Teacher Guide(s)
The Art Show Warren's Beadwork
Warren’s home is on Six Nations Reserve and one of his favourite activities is making beadwork for traditional ceremonies in the longhouse.
- 2017
- 00:05:09
- 5-8
- Added on: 11/16/2017
Teacher Guide(s)
The Art Show Kohen’s Pottery
Inspired by her Uncle Steve’s pottery, Kohen visits his pottery studio on Six Nations Reserve. There she creates her very own piece using her great, great grandmother’s original design.
- 2017
- 00:05:02
- 5-8
- Added on: 11/16/2017
Teacher Guide(s)
The Art Show Bella's Clay People
Using her dog Sky as a model, Bella creates her own version of ceramic art using modelling clay.
- 2017
- 00:05:04
- 5-8
- Added on: 11/16/2017
Teacher Guide(s)
The Art Show Ben's Fence
Inspired by a colourful outdoor installation piece, Ben decides to create a colourful fence of his own.
- 2017
- 00:05:07
- 5-8
- Added on: 11/16/2017
Teacher Guide(s)
The Art Show Joshua's White Pine
Joshua spends the day with Arnold Jacobs, an Indigenous artist on the Six Nations Reserve, where he learns the importance of art in preserving culture.
- 2017
- 00:05:05
- 5-8
- Added on: 11/16/2017
Teacher Guide(s)
The Art Show Vivian's Airplanes
Inspired by her day at the aircraft museum in Hamilton, Vivian creates a flight-inspired work using a board, wire and pieces of an airplane bought at the museum’s gift shop.
- 2017
- 00:05:06
- 5-8
- Added on: 11/16/2017
Teacher Guide(s)
The Art Show Neza’s Painting
Neza spends the day at Glenhyrst Art Gallery where he experiences abstract paintings of diverse colour and texture – one reminds him of his basketball hoop back home where he plays with his sister Keza.
- 2017
- 00:05:05
- 5-8
- Added on: 11/16/2017
Teacher Guide(s)
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