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Spotlight on THEATRE

Tales from the Forest

Grades:  Pre-K-5

Students can explore oral traditions from a variety of cultures and stories genres such as myths, folktales, fairytales, epics, legends and Pourquoi tales.  Students will learn the particular literary structures and stock characters of these traditions and use them to create their own exciting tales.    

 

Shakespeare Remixed

Grades:  6-12

An engaging and easy way to access one of world’s most famous playwrights and literary figures.  Students are introduced to the language, characters, and plot structure of one of Shakespeare’s plays and get the opportunity to remix the play to create a new ending.

 

World Theater

Grades: K-12

Travel the globe and experience theatrical traditions from different cultures.  Stops can include China (Shadow Puppetry), Italy (Commedia dell’Arte), Greece (Greek Myths), Africa (Traditional Folk Tales), or Canada (Theatresports). 

 

Spotlight on DANCE

Global Dance

Grades:  K-12

Students will be taught one or a variety of dance forms, broaden their dance literacy and develop an understanding of the historical and cultural connections in dance.   Dance forms can include Ballroom Dancing, Ballet, Tango, Merengue, Salsa, Hip Hop, Tap Dancing, Modern Dance, and Theatre Dance.  

 

East Asian Dance

Grades:  K-12

Students will learn East Asian folk dance techniques and incorporate traditional items into routines like the ribbon and fan.

 

Spotlight on LITERARY ARTS

 

The Art of Storytelling

Grades:  K-12

Students will explore oral traditions from a variety of cultures and stories genres such as myths, folktales, fairytales, epics, legends and Pourquoi tales.  Students will learn the particular literary structures and stock characters of these traditions and use them in creating their own exciting stories.     

 

Def Jazz Poetry

Grades:  3-12

Jazz and poetry go together like jam on toast.  Students will explore key elements of jazz like rhythm, improvisation, repetition and call-and-response and learn about the great musicians and singers who have made major contributions to jazz over the years.  Students will also learn different types of poetry and develop new ways of expressing their ideas and experiences.  Using their newly acquired skills in both areas they will create and then perform their own jazz poetry.

 

Spotlight on VISUAL ARTS

 

East Asian Calligraphy

Grades:  K-12

Did you know that calligraphy in Chinese, Korean, and Chinese all mean “the way of writing?”  In this workshop students explore the beauty, structure, and meaning behind this important form of East Asian communication and the most refined form of East Asian painting.  Students will use brush and ink to explore and design their own calligraphy characters.

 

East Asian Painting

Grades:  4-12

Traditional East Asian painting is characterized by water based techniques, less realism, "elegant" and stylized subjects, graphical approach to depiction, the importance of white space (or negative space) and a preference for landscape (instead of human figure) as a subject.  Students will learn the foundational painting techniques associated with this ancient art form to create expressive paintings with brush and ink.

 

Chinese paper-cutting

Grades:  4-12

Papermaking is considered to be one of the Four Great Inventions of Ancient China, since the first papermaking process was developed in China during the early 2nd century.  Students will learn about the early history of paper and the unique art form of that followed it.  Students will try different paper-cutting techniques to create their own designs.

 

Spotlight on TOURS

 

The works of art in our gallery exhibitions serve as a catalyst for student creativity and learning.   Using an inquiry-based approach, exhibition workshops are designed to help students Pre-K-12 engage works of art to make curriculum connections using interactive observation strategies, imaginative questioning and reflection, and art-making activities.  Workshops can be lengthened at additional cost to include a hands-on arts workshop in our on-site classroom or beautiful courtyard.

 

Louis Armstrong Collage Exhibit
On display October 14, 2011 through 2013
Did you know that jazz great Louis Armstrong was an avid collage artist? October 2011, FCCA mounts a new exhibition courtesy of the Louis Armstrong House Museum and Archive, Queens College.

Ceramics Material and Material Culture: Turkey
Exhibit curated by Queens College Art Professor Sin-ying Ho
Saturday, No vember 19, 2011 - Thursday, January 19, 2012
Ceramics is a material used for sculpture, pottery and architecture but it can also be a tangible communicator of culture. An exhibition of selected contemporary ceramics artists who were inspired by the significant culture of Turkey and its history will be co-presented by Queens College’s Year of Turkey and Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts.

Chinese Antique Doors and Windows
From the collection of Thomas Chen
WEDNESDAY , JANUARY 25, 2012 – SUNDAY , FEBRUARY 26, 2012
Antique Chinese wood windows and doors were considered both functional architectural elements and works of art, and were placed in the home according to the guiding principles of Feng Shui to achieve harmony and balance. These intricately hand-carved pieces, collected from numerous towns and provinces throughout China, depict detailed scenery and characters in traditional designs. The exhibition is on loan from the private collection of Mr. Thomas Chen, President of Crystal Windows and Door Systems.

Interwoven Worlds: Exploring Domestic and Nomadic Life in Turkey
Friday, March 9 – Mo nday, April 30, 2012
Interwoven Worlds highlights hand-made carpets and textiles complemented by ancient ceramics, glassware, and metal-ware for which the Turks are celebrated. Beautifully crafted pieces are presented within two recreated dwellings—a nomadic tent and an Ottoman-style home—to weave
together the rich traditions of Turkic peoples across space and time.

Student Art Exhibit
SATURDAY , APRIL 28, 2012 – SUNDAY , MAY 27, 2012
A celebration of visual arts and media created by Queens-based students.  

 

Spotlight on HISTORY

 

Flushing Town Hall was built in 1862 in the Romanesque Revival style and has served many exciting purposes over the years.  It was used as an assembly point for Union soldiers during the Civil War, a lecture stop for PT Barnum, a bank, a police station, a jail, a grand ballroom and a courthouse.  We value the connections our building and community landmarks have to significant figures and periods in American and Jazz history.  Let us know what you’re interested in exploring or what topics you’re studying that could be enhanced by a visit and/or workshop at our historic site. 

Jazz in Queens

Grades:  K-12