About This Program
The Art of Screenpainting
Artist
John Iampieri
Program Type
Residency
Description
Screen painting is a unique and traditional folk art that started in Baltimore back in 1913. In The Art of Screenpainting residency, students learn the history, techniques, tools, and functionality of the art form. This residency is custom-designed to meet your school’s needs and budget. Students can make individual “mini-screens” or a large-scale mural to be installed at the school. Screen painting images can be created from observation, memory, or imagination and is a perfect medium to connect to content in the classroom curriculum.
This program is available to sites that are within a two-hour drive from Ocean City, Maryland.
Sample Common Core connection:
3.MD.C.6 Geometric Measurement: Understand concepts of area and relate area to multiplication and to addition.
Pricing
Typically, residencies range from $2,500 and up, but we can use your available budget and ‘work backwards’ to create a cost-effective residency for your school. We may be able to assist you in securing grant and funding opportunities.
Residencies are tailored to your needs but usually include:
- A kick-off assembly (performing arts only)
- A required orientation meeting and planning session
- A set of workshops for classes of up to 25 students each
- A student culminating or sharing event
- An evaluation meeting
Testimonials
"John made the whole experience for every child memorable especially the students whose images were chosen for the screens. They felt their artwork was very valuable."
"This was truly an arts-integrated process for our third graders. The process of picture journaling their experiences with raising the terrapins has made that experience more memorable. The history of Poplar Island had more impact as it was explored through words and art. The students also learned Baltimore’s rich history in screen painting and now claim a piece of that tradition."