2022 “Urban Art Bike” Summer Workshop (Cont.)
By DeAsia Powell,
Communications Assistant Intern
Introduction
In this year’s Urban Artbike Workshop with local youth organization, Reach One Teach One, boys between the ages of 10 - 15 constructed a “Gaming Station” themed bike in under forty hours. Over the course of ten days, Chistian Phillips created the team name, “Walanda Forever”; and Woodmoore Art Teacher, Robbin Jaglinski, and Industrial design intern of University of Houston, Ivan Warren, assisted the boys in using their teamwork skills and various engineering methods as they faced obstacles along the way!
Participants
Of Reach One Teach One, Christopher Small, Keon Franklin, Christian Phillips, and Mikel Fueget - Grayson and their “Gaming Station Bike”.
Mikel Fueget - Grayson
Mikel Fueget-Grayson is an 11 year old from Chattanooga, TN. He joined Urban Art Bike to try something new, and wanted to leave with knowledge of putting bikes together! In Mikel’s free time he loves playing video games, and aspires to be a Police officer when he grows up!
Christopher Small
Small, a 12 year-old sixth grader from Chattanooga joined Urban Art Bike wanting to have fun and make something new. In his free time he plays basketball and video games. Christopher says, “I will destroy anyone who comes for me in Call of Duty–it’s the only game I play!” When he grows up, he wants to be an NBA player
Keon Franklin
Franklin is also from Chattanooga, TN. He joined Urban Art Bike at age 13 because he was looking for fun and wanted to acquire new building skills. Keon is energetic, and plays games in his free time. He wants to be a police officer or engage in some type of law enforcement when he grows up
Christian Phillips
Christian Phillips, of Denver, is 14 years old. He joined Urban Art Bike because it sounded interesting and he wanted to learn how to change bike tires. In his free time Christian likes to skateboard. He also likes to solve puzzles saying “I can solve a Rubik's cube in 10 seconds!” He aspires to be a marine and engineer when he grows up.
Day 5 - 7: Instruction Days
Throughout the first three days of the workshop, the kids were instructed on: use of equipment, safety protocols, and given a tour of ChattLab Makerspace! In the maker space, they were introduced to complex equipment such as 3D printers, a wood shop, a metal shop, a laser cutter, and more. They also were taught how to weld and grind metal in preparation for making their art bike using scraps of metal! During the brainstorming process; Ms. Robbin’s “Wakanda Forever” team came up with a “gaming station” bike; It would be decked with an old gaming console, controllers, speakers, placed on an old desk or piece of wood at the front of the bike!
Days 8 - 14: Construction, assembling, and Finalizing
The team worked efficiently, tearing bikes apart for their design, welding those parts on new bikes, grinding away paint, and welding new metal to create new structures for their design! One day, after reevaluating their bike, they found out that in order to implement the gaming design on any bike, they would need a “quadra - bike” or regular bike with two extra back wheels to support the weight in the back. Sort of like training wheels.
Acquired New Skills
In some situations, the boys learned professionalism skills and the experience of a business-like environment! For example: when the bike construction began, the boys were tasked with calling around to repair shops, resale shops, and electronic stores–like Best Buy–in search of an old console! The team scripted and rehearsed their professional conversation before contacting potential providers. Ms. Jaglinski says, “You have to sell the program, tell them what’s going on and what we’re asking for! And be respectful when you’re talking to other companies!”
The art bike boys map out possible new bike design
Team and students plan new engineering methods together.
Another scenario enforced teamwork and innovative methods! When the workshop team were down to their last days, they began splitting into teams to be more efficient with their time. Ivan’s team would weld parts to the frame of the bike; while Ms. Robin’s team would prepare and grind possible new parts for the bike. The few boys who weren’t in the workshop worked on the actual “gaming desk”; they were drilling holes into the old speakers, replacing wood for the desktop so it would withstand the weight of gaming objects, and working together to figure out how to attach the computer, mouse, keyboard, etc. to the desk efficiently.
Faced Challenges Along the Way!
Throughout the construction process, plans and bike construction were switched multiple times. First, the team switched bikes on Day 8 and took it apart to figure out placement of design, and went to work!
Then, In the final days of actually assembling the bike, the team overcame obstacles such as struggling to get the picture for the “gaming screen” that would be on the computer and having to switch bikes on the last day. As executive director Late Warren Mikel worked on replacing the bike chain, they discovered the main frame wouldn’t support the seat and back tires; because the frame wasn’t steel and wouldn’t support the overall design! So, they quickly collected a steel bike with a sustainable chain and began welding their back tire assembly, gaming chair, and front desk onto it!
The Impact - from a students’ Perspective!
In a quick interview, Christian Phillips explains his experience at the “Urban Artbike” Program and how it has impacted him
AND THE FINALE….. CYCLEDELIC!!!!
CycleDelic is an annual downtown Chattanooga bike parade that celebrates During the parade riders and creators roller skate and ride bikes down Brad’s street and show off all their authenticity and art to the sound of the best summer hits!
Art120 Team decorates and spray paints Art Bilee’s hours before event!
Art 120 and their team finalized all construction and decoration on two art bikes (“Skull Bike”, and “game bike”) for the parade that night!
During the parade, the art bikes were exhibited and causally driven up and down the street; as visitors and fellow riders applauded the students’ creativity! One of the students, Christopher Smalls, showed up with his parents, representing the “Reach One Teach One” program!
In conclusion, the Urban Art Bike workshop was a total success and left a positive impact on our kids. You can look forward to seeing them in public events around Chattanooga such as Mainx24.
Special Thanks to….
Thanks to the people and organizations of: Reach One Teach One, and The Tennessee Arts Commission,
Art120’s 2022 “Urban Artbike” Summer Workshop Continued; Kids Workshop
By De Asia Powell, Communications Assistant Intern
Jingle Truck Expands into New Territory with Gateway Urdu
We are excited to announce our new, exclusive partnership with Gateway Urdu, a brand by Gateway Educators, to share Pakistan’s delightfully original truck art with Pakistani families across the globe as part of Gateway Urdu’s language program.
Beginning early spring 2021, the Jingle Truck program will be available in Urdu online at www.gatewayurdu.com. This online program provides an immersive experience of Pakistani culture and language. Art 120’s Pakistani artists incorporate interactive games, geography and visuals followed by a virtual tour of Art 120’s Jingle Truck itself. Afterwards, students become drivers of their own creativity by making a personal Jingle Truck. Public school teachers have been very pleased with the outcome of the Jingle Truck program, remarking on how much their students have retained about Pakistan six months later. Some students have even been inspired to learn more about Pakistan outside of class.
Our initial class this fall was a success as the children reinforced their knowledge of the Urdu language while learning more about their country of origin through this interactive and creative curriculum. Applying this type of arts integrated learning into an Urdu language program is the first of its kind.
“We consider this partnership strategic in our mission to expand the footprint of the Urdu language. Through this partnership with Art 120, we are able to offer a culturally rich and immersive program to reinforce student comprehension of the Urdu language in a fun and engaging way.” - Omar Memon, Founder Gateway Educators.
Haider Ali: The Bob Ross of Pakistan’s Jingle Trucks
Haider Ali, founder of Phool Patti (pronounced P-ool pah-tea), visited Chattanooga for two weeks this July. Ali did many things during this time, including painting a new hood on the original Jingle Truck, and completely making over one of Art120's work trucks. Among other things, this is what the Pakistani artist specializes in. For thirty years he has been a Jingle Truck Artist, traveling the world to paint trailers, trucks, park benches, and more. He is famous for his work with the Smithsonian, and has exhibited at museums and institutions globally. You could say he is the “Bob Ross” of Pakistan.
As Kofi Annan said, "We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race.” We at Art 120 strongly believe that when a child has access to art, they not only learn to appreciate their self-identity but nurture the curiosity and self-confidence necessary to understand other cultures. Thanks to the Doris Duke Building Bridges Program, Art120 will be able to reach more children this school year.
Art120’s Jingle Truck is available to visit any elementary school in Chattanooga, or within a 120 mile radius during the 2019-2020 school year. Students will meet an artist from Pakistan, learn about the culture, and create artwork relevant to the child’s community. We will provide teachers with a curriculum plan (approved by the Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts), that is tailored to each grade level. There are opportunities to receive a Jingle Truck art experience at your school for free. To learn more, please contact Kate Warren at (423) 708-2120.
Bring Art120 Programs Into Your Schools for Free!
The Student Ticket Subsidy (STS) grant program provides funds for Tennessee public schools to experience a broad variety of artistic disciplines, cultural opportunities, and artists. Teachers and Principals are encouraged to apply for up to $3,000 per Title 1 school. As an approved arts organization, the following Art 120 programs are available…
The Student Ticket Subsidy (STS) grant program provides funds for Tennessee public schools to experience a broad variety of artistic disciplines, cultural opportunities, and artists. Teachers and Principals are encouraged to apply for up to $3,000 per Title 1 school. As an approved arts organization, the following Art 120 programs are available:
• ArtCarAVan Art 120 brings two artists to work in your school for a day. Artists discuss the mediums used, and share what motivated them to create art. Students see the artwork up close, ask questions, learn about the process, and are encouraged to value their own creativity. Teachers have the opportunity to integrate the activity in with their own curriculum.
• Urban Art Bike Program Design and build a fully functional kinetic sculpture with your class, (aka: ”Art Car”). Students will broaden their artistic access, deepen learning as they integrate other educational disciplines into their art such as engineering and math. Art 120 will provide a bicycle for your class, create a gameplan with you after the first brainstorming session, and organize on-site workshops tailored to your students’ design. All work completed in time will have the opportunity to exhibit in the Scenic City Art Car Weekend.
Please Note: Funds are available on a first come, first serve basis. Teachers applying for funding need to be ready to register August 13th. Please make sure you have your login information ready, or register with the Tennessee Arts Commission if you are a first-time applicant. For details, visit the Tennessee Arts Commission main page at http://tnartseducation.org/ .
Help Pave The Way For Our Kids To Connect With Other Cultures
We are thrilled to announce that our recent cultural program has shared this international art form and the culture of Pakistan at seven events to date, reaching over 7,200 children and adults in the past six weeks. Be sure to look for us at the Mainx24 Parade on December 1st…
We are thrilled to announce that our recent cultural program has shared this international art form and the culture of Pakistan at seven events to date, reaching over 7,200 children and adults in the past six weeks. Be sure to look for us at the Mainx24 Parade on December 1st. A huge thanks to our friends in the Pakistan Community along with the Tennessee Arts Commission, Tennessee Valley Credit Union, The Creative Discovery Museum, ArtsBuild and The Chattanooga Children's Clinic for their support.
When children have the chance to learn about other cultures it deepens their understanding of the world, emboldens their sense of self and introduces them to the beauty of other cultures.
Thirty-two schools in Hamilton County do not have a full time art program and until now, children in Hamilton County had to drive to Atlanta to view visual art from another country. Now, we have that opportunity and are poised to reach up to six schools this year but we need your help.
Every $150.00 tax deductible donation brings this interactive art and literacy program to a classroom in Hamilton County. Every $500 covers an entire grade level.
Select an option from the drop down list, click "Donate" below your selection, and you will be directed to our secure online Paypal account. Thank you for helping us reach more children in Hamilton County
How It Began
In September 2018, Art 120 and Creative Discovery Museum (CDM) partnered on a community art project with Haider Ali, CEO of Phool Patti, an art collective designed to bring the message of peace, love, harmony and respect across the globe through the traditional art of Pakistani Truck Painting. Mr. Ali is most known for his commissioned work with the Smithsonian Institute where he created an authentic Jingle Truck for their collection. While in Chattanooga, Mr. Ali transformed our school outreach truck into a traveling piece of art.
Free STEAM Curriculum!
A huge thanks to our friends at The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, Maker Ed, and Red Bank Elementary for helping us test and develop this curriculum and buyer's advice for educators. Please feel free to download a pdf here: http://art120.org/steam-curriculum-and-buying-guide
Coming Soon to a School Near You!
Ever see a robot paint? Now you can! Thanks to support from The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga…
Ever see a robot paint? Now you can! Thanks to support from The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, Art 120 has some exciting new programs coming to schools this fall. Art 120, Red Bank Elementary Librarian, Cristol Kapp and Maker Ed worked together to test a variety of STEM equipment and develop arts-based curriculum to foster learning by utilizing the elementary school students' creative side. In a county where thirty elementary schools do not have an art program, it is necessary to provide curriculum that addresses this need while preparing students for the future. Art 120's mission is to use art as a catalyst to, "Engage, Teach and Inspire".
At the conclusion of our project with The Communnity Foundation, we served 685 students, trained 11 teachers to use this curriculum and introduced these educational tools through hands-on learning to 250 Hamilton County teachers at the HCDE Engage event.
As part of this program, our curriculum will be made available to ALL Hamilton County teachers on this website, beginning August 6th. We will also include the cost of materials and our experiences from the equipment we tested to help schools make smart choices about the STEM materials they choose to purchase for their schools
If your school does not have a makerspace, Art 120 can bring these programs into your school. Art 120's SMAC truck (STEAM Mobile Art Car), has programs on board that allow students to: draw electrical art that blinks, create clay creatures that light up, build twelve foot tall structures, and teach robots to paint. Cost varies depending on the activity and are scalable to meet your schools' needs. To learn more, contact Kate Warren directly at katewarren@art120.org
Chattanooga, Your Workforce is Calling!
Thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, Art 120 and The Howard School are expanding their partnership to provide real world learning experiences for eighty Howard students….
Thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, Art 120 and The Howard School are expanding their partnership to provide real world learning experiences for eighty Howard students. This spring, twenty students from each grade will learn and execute a part of the Scenic City Art Car Weekend based on their career track. We are looking for businesses that are interested in meeting these youth and helping them as they grow their work experiences into a future career.
The Ten Career Tracks are:
Hospitality
Wielding
Culinary Arts
Carpentry
Stem/VW Lab
Media Broadcasting
Work Based Learning
Cosmetology
Art
Digital Design
Students will Benefit From:
Talking and working with professionals from local businesses that help execute the event.
Obtaining real world experiences for their resume.
Receiving positive recognition for their work and their school.
Creating a project that will last after they graduate.
Students Will Learn:
How to talk with professionals in the career fields they are interested in.
How to apply the skills they are learning in their career track to an actual working event.
How to write an online resume, adding their skills and references as they complete the project.
What Does this Involve?
Your involvement can be as simple as talking about your career or company's job openings, taking a student's phone call about the art car weekend, or assist with hands-on learning at the school. Sponsors will be asked to provide their logo for students to print on marketing materials, or may have their business included in a video. If you are able to host an activity, during the event, the hands-on learning can occur onsite while the activity draws foot traffic into your business.
Art & STEM: Two Treats in One Mobile Arts Center!
Sphero Paint Party - Spheros are sphere-shaped robots that roll on the floor to a user's commands. Art 120 takes this one step further by adding textures, paint, and a dozen Spheros for students to create and make their own artwork with. This program is great for groups ranging from 12-24 in size. All supplies are provided and an Art120 teacher will be on hand to assist. Primary to junior high.
Chibitronic Art - Create murals, cards or pictures that light up while learning about electronic circuitry. Our curriculum is customizable to accommodate up to twenty students and engage learners from 3rd grade through high school.
Squishy Circuit Light up Figures - First through third graders learn how to create conductive and non-conductive materials to create figures that can light up, blink and turn off or on. This is a great precursor to Chibitronic Art and can accommodate a large group of students.
Urban Art Bike Program - Our mobile classroom allows us to setup a three bay welding class anywhere. Learn to weld, use power tools and make fully rideable sculptures in this immersive class for ages 10 and up. This is a great add on for a workshop, class project or summer program.
Attention principals and teachers: Funding available through the Tennessee Arts Commission for Title 1 schools.
Contact Kate Warren to schedule a meeting and get signed up today!
Our Southside Maker Arts Center (SMAC) has evolved from a brick and mortar on the southside into a fleet of vehicles that can bring programs to any events, classrooms, recreation centers, or other groups where learning and fun go hand in hand. Introducing the new SMAC (STEM Mobile Arts Classroom). Programs include:
Childrens' Sculpture Park - Make and create on a large scale with these giant blocks, chutes, balls and objects. The full garden can handle twenty-five children at a time and provides creative play for hours. This is available for a daily rental fee and teachers are available for an additional charge. Perfect for primary grades (and adults too).
