FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MUSEUM LEARNING AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS 

Dear Friends,

Rebecca Aubin

During my first three months at the Harwood many teachers, students and community members have shared with me how important the Harwood is to them and their families. And I've been impressed and inspired to witness and work on programs like the Neighborhood Arts Project and Art Exploration workshops this summer.  I saw firsthand how the Harwood's quality programs encourage Taos youth to become better citizens of the world through art.  I look forward to continuing and growing the Harwood's excellent educational programs. 

As the museum gears up for its 90th Anniversary, we celebrate all of you and our collective place in this unique, creative community.  One of the ways that we plan to say "Thank You!" is by offering free museum admission to all during our September 21 Burt and Lucy Community Day. This family-friendly event is motivated by the Harwood's commitment to engage youth and family audiences, both during our anniversary celebration and into the future. In that spirit, I'm pleased to announce that, beginning September 21, ALL youth 18 and under will always be granted  free admission to the Harwood Museum of Art. You read it here first!

Sincerely,

     
    Rebecca Aubin

575.758.9826, [email protected]

ART IN THE SCHOOLS   

Art in the Schools Program

Art in the Schools enhances learning through the arts for more than 600 students, educators and parents each month.  During the 2013-14 school year this program, which began as a pilot program over seven years ago, will serve 36 classes from Pre-K through Fifth grade at Enos Garcia Elementary School. That's the entire school!  Art in the Schools also serves students from other schools in the Taos Municipal Schools district, charter schools in Taos, independent schools, and the UNM-Taos Kids Campus.  Read below how you can help us keep bringing this innovative program, which combines gallery visits with hands-on art-making experiences, to Taos' young students. 

BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN     

The Harwood Museum of Art sparks learning at all levels. We also must raise 100% of the expenses for the museum's educational programs every year.  As we launch our Back to School Campaign, we ask for your support.  To date the museum has raised $22,914 of the $46,000 needed to bring Art in the Schools to the children of our community during the 2013-14 school year.  We need your help in raising the additional $23,000!.  A challenge from the Wilder Green Fund will match your gifts, up to $2500 for gifts received by September 30.

How can YOU support Art in the Schools?Sponsor a class for the year (8 visits) $ 1,000  

Sponsor one day (2 classes per day) $ 257  

Sponsor one class  (2 hours per month) $ 128 

Sponsor one student (8 visits) $ 58   

Art in the Schools in the comments field to designate the gift.  You may also contact Juniper Manley, Director of Development at 

[email protected] and 575-758-9826 x 116 with any questions about this important Back to School Campaign.   Thank you for your support!