Wild Wonders | Saturday, April 26 | 9–2
Wild Wonders | Saturday, April 26 | 9–2
Displays of children’s artistic expression are often limited to the family refrigerator. Any child, upon seeing his or her creative endeavors hanging in a real art gallery gets a memorable and validating experience. It doesn’t happen every day, except for the artists whose work appears in the Museum’s Good Show! Gallery.
Filling the Good Show! Gallery with children’s thoughtful work offers many unique opportunities for local students, their families, and for Museum staff in investigating the impact of creating art on critical thinking and creative development. Targeting title one schools, the Museum’s Arts Specialist, works closely with school administrators and teachers to develop art projects that support art, math, science, and literacy curriculum.
Third graders at Madison Elementary School in Wheaton embarked on an enchanting journey into the world of visual storytelling by creating collage art.
Each young artist thoughtfully considered the setting, characters, and plot of their story while cutting and arranging a variety of colorful papers. This hands-on activity encouraged the children to delve deep into their imaginations and express their thoughts creatively.
This stunning collection of colorful tales brims with depth, clarity, and boundless imagination. The children’s collages showcase a wide array of topics, ranging from the deeply personal to the wildly fantastical. Each piece of art revels in the beauty and power of storytelling, demonstrating the unique perspectives and creative abilities of these young storytellers. Through this project, the students not only enhanced their artistic skills but also discovered the joy of sharing their stories with the world.
DuPage Children’s Museum acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
