We are selecting one participant from Mount Vernon HS to apply for a spot in this year's High School Seminar program at the National Gallery of Art. This is a ten session program that runs on Saturdays from October through March.
Sessions meet for 10 Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attendance at all 10 sessions is mandatory. Lunch will be provided.
The 2013–2014 schedule:
October 19, 26
November 16, 23
December 14
January 4, 11
February 1, 15
March 1
"Using the rich collections of the National Gallery as a resource, this multiple-session program introduces upper-level high school art students to the study of art history, art-making techniques, and museum careers. As part of a community of like-minded students, participants learn about art and the museum by discussing original works in the galleries, researching themes of their choice, and making personal connections through art-making. Behind-the-scenes visits with museum professionals introduce career possibilities. The program culminates with student presentations of research on works in the Gallery's collection and completion of an original work of art inspired by that research.
The High School Seminar is a partnership between schools in the metropolitan Washington area and the National Gallery of Art. Students must be sponsored by their art teachers. Only one student per school will be accepted. Participation is based on a selective application process."
Interested students must submit the application to Ms. Gilliam by October 1st.
Here is the link:
http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/teachers/high-school-programs/high-school-seminar.html.html