Local kids’ artwork in online gallery
By Nancy Horst, Special to The Gazette
Friday, August 22, 2008
Carol Mitchell, librarian and art teacher at Timmerman Elementary, has found a way to exhibit her students’ artwork for the world. She has teamed up with Artsonia, an online children’s art museum, to display students’ artwork.
Visitors can view the Timmerman gallery at www.artsonia.com/schools/timmerman1.
Timmerman Elementary students join thousands of students from more than 100 countries whose artwork is showcased on Artsonia.
“This program is a wonderful way to get parents and family members more involved in Art Education,” Mitchell said. “I take pictures of my students’ artwork here at Timmerman and upload it onto the website so family members near and far can see what the children are creating in their art classes. It has been a lot of fun.”
All of Artsonia’s one million pieces of artwork are viewable online, and teachers or parents can create an online art gallery for their children or schools.
Artsonia provides several online features such as fan clubs and personal guest books, as a way for families to encourage the creativity and imaginations of their young artists. In addition, family members can purchase keepsakes imprinted with the child’s artwork, with Artsonia donating 15 percent of their annual product revenue back to school art programs.
Headquartered in Gurnee, Ill., Artsonia was established in 2000 as an online kid’s art museum providing free, educational resources for kids, families and schools to create art projects.