June 22, 1:00 PM, Hastings Elementary (2625 Franklin, Vancouver):
640 students to create “living painting” of a newly hatched salmon
Fraser Riverkeeper, artist Daniel Dancer, and Hastings School are developing an incredible project that will be an excellent educational experience for students and teachers alike. It will help inspire artistic creativity, respect for nature, and pride in community and workmanship. The Art for the Sky Project will promote the community’s understanding of their connection to the Fraser River system and the viability of its salmon; encourage them to share their knowledge with teachers, family, and friends; and inspire them to make behavioral changes to protect water quality for salmon and the Fraser Basin.
We will bring awareness to the larger community through the Art for the Sky “living painting”.
Art for the Sky, created and directed by world-renowned artist Daniel Dancer, has been enthusiastically employed by schools across North America. This several days-long cultural, economic, ecological, and educational project consists of a residency by Dancer and will culminate in the creation of an enormous “living painting” of an alevin composed of students (and natural materials) that makes sense only when seen from the sky. This project will offer an innovative, creative way for students to learn about the ecology and cultural economy of their home and give them real life history, art, and conservation instruction.
The project takes place at Hastings School, in Vancouver, with Daniel Dancer taking part of the school’s final assembly, and culminates on June 22, with the creation of a huge “living painting” of an aelvin on the school’s athletic field. The painting itself will be composed of the students, wearing various colored T-shirts, and will contain the alevin image.
We wish to thank our sponsor, RBC Blue Water Fund
