Kidsave Art Studio DC Summer Miracles Weekend Event

Event Overview  Kids, their host families, and visiting families participate in an interactive and fun art project. All Participants are provided with a canvas or paper to paint and create their own masterpiece. After creating their own individual project, the Kids can help create a group Masterpiece that can then be put in a future Kidsave auction event.

Venue Requirements  A well ventilated, well-lit space with enough table space or counter space for all participants to paint.  Water/sinks for wash up.

Requirements of Host Families  Wear clothing that can get “painted” or wear smocks or aprons to protect clothing.

Equipment Requirements (Borrowed or donated)  Aprons/smocks (optional)  Old newspapers or drop cloths  Easels (optional)  Tables/Counters

Supplies required (Donated or purchased)  Pre-stretched canvas, boards, art paper  Oil, watercolor, tempera paint, markers, crayons, chalks  Tissue paper, construction paper, etc.  White glue  Scissors  Paint Brushes  Old jars for brushes/water  Sponges/paper towels for clean up

Volunteer Tasks  Shop for supplies  Secure/rent equipment  Set up art studio  Assist “Artists”  Provide refreshments to  Clean up

Event Preparation Task List TASK  Scout/secure location  Secure donated items  Gather equipment  Shop for supplies  Pick up donated supplies  Set up prep stations TIMING 3-5 weeks before 1-3 weeks before 3-5 days before 1-3 days before Day before event 1 hour before

Event Blueprint  Families arrive & settle.  Introduction of event  Kids select canvases or paper and preferred medium  Ready, set, CREATE like crazy  Display/let dry in Kidsave Gallery  Group project: A larger canvas or mini tiles to create a “quilt” or larger artwork for a future Kidsave auction  Wash up  Refreshments for tired artists 10 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes