6) Artist Statement

• Show examples of artist statements *(See Activity Sheets)
• Students outline artist statement for their work, building on the self-knowledge and artistic knowledge gained through the project,
• to be finished on day 14.

7) Wrap Up

DAY 14:

1) Check In

2) Finish Artist Statement

• students will word process a one paragraph artist statement about their collages and other mounted photographs (con't from Day 13)

3) Finish Mounting all Work for Exhibition

• Prepare titles for each photograph! collage and word process/ print
• Mount titles on foam core board, cut to size
• Mount artist statements on foam core board, cut to size

4) BREAK

5) Group Designed Advertisement or Invitation (this activity can be completed on Day 15 if necessary)

• brainstorm ideas for an advertisement or invitation for the exhibition
• ensure the list includes a title, a list of the artists, time and date of opening, and a catchy overview of the show
• with a partner, students will create 8.5" x 11" advertisements
• can create on computer or by hand, and involve some visual component
• (either a photograph(s) or drawing(s)).

6) Place ads throughout your location, and:

• if you have the funds, consider placing an ad in the community newspaper
• ask students to post ads in public location in their neighbourhoods
• instructor can fax advertisement/ invitation to opening to area youth service providers