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Brown vs. Board of Education Anniversary Celebration with Cheryl Brown Henderson and Inclusive Teaching Awards
<p>Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in an era when Black children were not allowed to go to the same schools as white children? Have you ever wondered what it was like to have parents who refused to accept that? Hear from someone who knows the answers firsthand in this exciting program!</p><p>2019 marks the 65th anniversary of the landmark case <em>Brown v. Board of Education</em>. In <em>Brown</em>, the US Supreme Court overturned the “separate but equal” justification for racial segregation in public facilities that had been in place since 1896. Schools, waiting rooms, buses, even water fountains were segregated. Facilities were supposed to be “equal” in order to satisfy the Equal Protection clause of the 14th Amendment, but in practice they never were.</p><p>Dr. Cheryl Brown Henderson, daughter of named plaintiff Oliver Brown, will provide personal reflections on her family’s experience, the <em>Brown</em> case, and educational policy. Brown Henderson is the Founding President of The Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence and Research, and owner of Brown & Associates, an educational consulting firm. She has an extensive background in education, business and civic leadership.</p><p>Join us to hear Dr. Brown Henderson and to help the Iowa City Department of Equity and Human Rights recognize local high school teachers with Inclusive Teaching Awards for expanding upon the legacy of <em>Brown</em> by truly recognizing the worth of every child in their classes. A reception with light refreshments will follow.</p><p>Background reading:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.britannica.com/event/Brown-v-Board-of-Education-of-Topeka">https://www.britannica.com/event/Brown-v-Board-of-Education-of-Topeka</a></li><li><a href="http://brownvboard.org/content/cheryl-brown-henderson">http://brownvboard.org/content/cheryl-brown-henderson</a></li></ul><p> </p><p>Sponsors include:</p><p>Platinum level ($1000 and above): UI College of Education;Silver level ($250-$499): UI College of Law, UI Student Legal Services, UI Community Credit Union;Bronze level (under $250): UI Center for Human Rights, Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature</p> 2019-06-20 15:00:00 -0500
6/28/191:30 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
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IMAGINATION! Square
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival brings you IMAGINATION! Square each year, which provides family-friendly, educational, and interactive booths, along with FREE family activities! Join us on the lawn of Newbo City Market for this event. This event takes place during and after our annual parade.</p><p>This event is free!</p> 2017-11-30 14:00:00 -0600
6/29/199:00 a.m.NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Concussion and Safe Return to Play: What Parents and Athletes Need to Know
<div data-xd-wired="read-more"><div data-automation="listing-event-description"><p>Join UI Health Care Sports Medicine experts for a conversation about what parents and student athletes need to know about concussion and safe return to play. Experts will share information regarding diagnosing and treating concussion and getting athletes back into the game safely.</p><p><strong>Event Schedule:</strong></p><p>5:30-6:30pm Check-in and light refreshments<br>6:30-8:00pm Educational programming</p><p><strong>Program Presenters: </strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://uihc.org/andrew-peterson" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andrew Peterson</a>, Sports Medicine Specialist</li><li><a href="https://uihc.org/lisa-r-jacobson" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lisa Jacobson</a>, Occupational Therapist</li><li><a href="https://uihc.org/amy-c-yotty" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amy Yotty</a>, Physical Therapist</li><li><a href="https://uihc.org/michael-shaffer" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michael Shaffer</a>, Physical Therapist</li><li>Johnnie James, Clinical/Technical Specialist</li></ul><p>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the UI Health Care Office of Outreach and Engagement in advance at 319-335-8886.</p></div></div> 2019-06-14 20:00:00 -05007/18/195:30 p.m.Mediacom Outdoor Club Room at Kinnick StadiumIowa City -
Linn County Adult Diabetes Support Group: Holiday Meal Planning
<p>Guest speaker will be Sister Ladonna Woerdeman, Unity Point Dietitian, Diabetes Educator</p> 2019-05-28 20:00:00 -050011/13/197:00 p.m.Mercycare Diabetes Center Classrooom 5264 Council St NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402Cedar Rapids -
Summer Camp at iCCGS: Storybook Clay
<p>The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio is entering our 10<sup>th</sup> year of providing art education through our Summer Camp Programs. We have over 50 different summer camps for 2019! Our summer camps are divided into three age groups: ages 5-8, ages 8-11 and ages 11-15. Our multi day camps are intended to provide a variety of ceramic and warm glass education, with multiple projects created at the end of their session. We also offer a large variety of project based one-day workshops (for ages 7-17), which create one project in a 2 hour session. Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited, register online early to secure your camper’s spot! </p><p>Summer Camp at iCCGS: Storybook Clay</p><p>3LA</p><p>Create clay objects based on your favorite storybooks and fairy tales. Finish your creations using glazes, colored slips and paints. This class is always a summer favorite! This class is for ages 5-8.</p><p>Class is daily from 6/24/2019 to 6/26/2019 </p><p>M-W 9:00 AM--11:00 AM </p><p>Cost: $55 </p><p>Online registration is required.</p> 2019-03-26 11:00:00 -0500
6/24/199:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Summer Camp at iCCGS: Studio Experience
<p>The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio is entering our 10<sup>th</sup> year of providing art education through our Summer Camp Programs. We have over 50 different summer camps for 2019! Our summer camps are divided into three age groups: ages 5-8, ages 8-11 and ages 11-15. Our multi day camps are intended to provide a variety of ceramic and warm glass education, with multiple projects created at the end of their session. We also offer a large variety of project based one-day workshops (for ages 7-17), which create one project in a 2 hour session. Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited, register online early to secure your camper’s spot! </p><p>Summer Camp at iCCGS: Studio Experience</p><p>3TP</p><p>Can't decide what to take? This class consists of 3 days of hand building clay and 2 days of glass projects. This is a great class to try it all! This class is for ages 11-15.</p><p>Class is daily from 6/24/2019 to 6/28/2019 </p><p>M-F 1:00 PM--3:00 PM </p><p>Cost: $100</p><p>Online registration is required.</p> 2019-03-26 15:00:00 -0500
6/24/191:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Summer Camp at iCCGS: Mini Boot Camp
<p>The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio is entering our 10<sup>th</sup> year of providing art education through our Summer Camp Programs. We have over 50 different summer camps for 2019! Our summer camps are divided into three age groups: ages 5-8, ages 8-11 and ages 11-15. Our multi day camps are intended to provide a variety of ceramic and warm glass education, with multiple projects created at the end of their session. We also offer a large variety of project based one-day workshops (for ages 7-17), which create one project in a 2 hour session. Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited, register online early to secure your camper’s spot! </p><p>Summer Camp at iCCGS: Mini Boot Camp</p><p>3LA2</p><p>This class will introduce your budding artist to many ways of working with clay focusing on hand building. A variety of creations will be made. This class is for ages 5-8.</p><p>Class is daily from 6/26/2019 to 6/28/2019 </p><p>W-F 9:00 AM--11:00 AM </p><p>Cost: $55</p><p>Online registration is required.</p> 2019-03-26 11:00:00 -0500
6/26/199:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Terra Nova: Ten Years
<p><strong>Terra Nova: Ten Years</strong></p><p>The CRMA celebrates ten years of collaborating with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio. In 2009, the CRMA began meeting with artists who had completed residencies at the Ceramics Center and acquiring a piece of their work—often completed during their residency—for the Museum’s collection. This mutually beneficial arrangement allowed the artists to establish themselves in a museum collection and receive professional experience with curators while growing the CRMA’s collection of three-dimensional art. The exhibition will display artwork from every resident from 2009 to 2018 and both executive directors, a testament to the fruitfulness of this collaboration.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>April Woolsey, <em>Ascending Blocks</em>, 2003, terracotta, 13 ¼ x 6 1/3 inches, gift of the artist, 2010.037. </p><p><em>This exhibition and accompanying educational programming have been made possible by the GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation Donor-Advised Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Additional support has been provided by the Hotel-Motel Tax Fund, the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts, members of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and contributors to the Museum’s Annual Fund. Annual educational programming support has been provided in part by Transamerica.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-06-25 16:00:00 -0500
6/25/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Terra Nova: Ten Years
<p>The CRMA celebrates ten years of collaborating with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio. In 2009, the CRMA began meeting with artists who had completed residencies at the Ceramics Center and acquiring a piece of their work—often completed during their residency—for the Museum’s collection. This mutually beneficial arrangement allowed the artists to establish themselves in a museum collection and receive professional experience with curators while growing the CRMA’s collection of three-dimensional art. The exhibition will display artwork from every resident from 2009 to 2018 and both executive directors, a testament to the fruitfulness of this collaboration.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>Wendy Thoreson, Untitled (sauce boat), 2014, earthenware, 4 ¾ x 8 ¾ inches, gift of the artist, 2014.03.</p><p> </p><p><em>This exhibition and accompanying educational programming have been made possible by the GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation Donor-Advised Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Additional support has been provided by the Hotel-Motel Tax Fund, the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts, members of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and contributors to the Museum’s Annual Fund. Annual educational programming support has been provided in part by Transamerica.</em></p> 2019-06-27 20:00:00 -0500
6/27/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Terra Nova: Ten Years
<p><strong>Terra Nova: Ten Years</strong></p><p>The CRMA celebrates ten years of collaborating with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio. In 2009, the CRMA began meeting with artists who had completed residencies at the Ceramics Center and acquiring a piece of their work—often completed during their residency—for the Museum’s collection. This mutually beneficial arrangement allowed the artists to establish themselves in a museum collection and receive professional experience with curators while growing the CRMA’s collection of three-dimensional art. The exhibition will display artwork from every resident from 2009 to 2018 and both executive directors, a testament to the fruitfulness of this collaboration.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>April Woolsey, <em>Ascending Blocks</em>, 2003, terracotta, 13 ¼ x 6 1/3 inches, gift of the artist, 2010.037. </p><p><em>This exhibition and accompanying educational programming have been made possible by the GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation Donor-Advised Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Additional support has been provided by the Hotel-Motel Tax Fund, the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts, members of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and contributors to the Museum’s Annual Fund. Annual educational programming support has been provided in part by Transamerica.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-06-26 16:00:00 -0500
6/26/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Flag Retirement Ceremony
<p>Join us to honor our military and educate your family about the respectful retirement of our American flag. The ceremony will take place prior to the Voices of Hope concert at the back of New Covenant Bible Church. A reading of all the names of fallen soldiers from Iowa, during the war in Afghanistan and Iraq will be a special part of this ceremony.</p> 2017-11-30 18:30:00 -0600
6/26/196:00 p.m.New Covenant Bible Church,Cedar Rapids -
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Terra Nova: Ten Years
<p><strong>Terra Nova: Ten Years</strong></p><p>The CRMA celebrates ten years of collaborating with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio. In 2009, the CRMA began meeting with artists who had completed residencies at the Ceramics Center and acquiring a piece of their work—often completed during their residency—for the Museum’s collection. This mutually beneficial arrangement allowed the artists to establish themselves in a museum collection and receive professional experience with curators while growing the CRMA’s collection of three-dimensional art. The exhibition will display artwork from every resident from 2009 to 2018 and both executive directors, a testament to the fruitfulness of this collaboration.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>April Woolsey, <em>Ascending Blocks</em>, 2003, terracotta, 13 ¼ x 6 1/3 inches, gift of the artist, 2010.037. </p><p><em>This exhibition and accompanying educational programming have been made possible by the GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation Donor-Advised Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Additional support has been provided by the Hotel-Motel Tax Fund, the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts, members of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and contributors to the Museum’s Annual Fund. Annual educational programming support has been provided in part by Transamerica.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-06-28 16:00:00 -0500
6/28/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Terra Nova: Ten Years
<p>The CRMA celebrates ten years of collaborating with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio. In 2009, the CRMA began meeting with artists who had completed residencies at the Ceramics Center and acquiring a piece of their work—often completed during their residency—for the Museum’s collection. This mutually beneficial arrangement allowed the artists to establish themselves in a museum collection and receive professional experience with curators while growing the CRMA’s collection of three-dimensional art. The exhibition will display artwork from every resident from 2009 to 2018 and both executive directors, a testament to the fruitfulness of this collaboration.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>Will Rimel, <em>Geometry</em> <em>(Blue),</em> 2012, earthenware, 4 x 6 x 2 inches, gift of the artist, 2014.027.</p><p> </p><p>This exhibition and accompanying educational programming have been made possible by the GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation Donor-Advised Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Additional support has been provided by the Hotel-Motel Tax Fund, the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts, members of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and contributors to the Museum’s Annual Fund. Annual educational programming support has been provided in part by Transamerica.</p><p><br></p> 2019-06-29 16:00:00 -0500
6/29/1910:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Not Without Me - Interfacing With the Education Process
<p>Join us in the mobilization of parents and community members by participating in this series* of community forums at the African American Museum of Iowa. Together we will identify obstacles and opportunities for parental and community involvement in the education process of our children. Help us create change for our children, tomorrow’s leaders.</p><p>This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.</p> 2019-07-28 16:00:00 -0500
7/28/192:00 p.m.African American Museum of IowaCedar Rapids -
Not Without Me - Interfacing With the Education Process
<p>Join us in the mobilization of parents and community members by participating in this series* of community forums at the African American Museum of Iowa. Together we will identify obstacles and opportunities for parental and community involvement in the education process of our children. Help us create change for our children, tomorrow’s leaders.</p><p>This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.</p> 2019-08-25 16:00:00 -0500
8/25/192:00 p.m.African American Museum of IowaCedar Rapids -
Not Without Me - Interfacing With the Education Process
<p>Join us in the mobilization of parents and community members by participating in this series* of community forums at the African American Museum of Iowa. Together we will identify obstacles and opportunities for parental and community involvement in the education process of our children. Help us create change for our children, tomorrow’s leaders.</p><p>This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.</p> 2019-09-22 16:00:00 -0500
9/22/192:00 p.m.African American Museum of IowaCedar Rapids -
Not Without Me - Interfacing With the Education Process
<p>Join us in the mobilization of parents and community members by participating in this series* of community forums at the African American Museum of Iowa. Together we will identify obstacles and opportunities for parental and community involvement in the education process of our children. Help us create change for our children, tomorrow’s leaders.</p><p>This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.</p> 2019-10-27 16:00:00 -0500
10/27/192:00 p.m.African American Museum of IowaCedar Rapids -
Byzantine Dangle Earrings through Kirkwood Community College
<p>Using silver colorful aluminum open jump rings, learn byzantine—a fundamental chain maille weave. Make a short length of byzantine, add a charm and an ear wire, and voila, a lovely dangle earring. No experience needed.</p><p><em>Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:</em></p><p><a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/">www.kirkwood.edu</a><em> and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. </em> Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p><strong>$30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee.</strong></p><p><br></p> 2019-05-26 15:00:00 -05006/25/191:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Terra Nova: Ten Years
<p><strong>Terra Nova: Ten Years</strong></p><p>The CRMA celebrates ten years of collaborating with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio. In 2009, the CRMA began meeting with artists who had completed residencies at the Ceramics Center and acquiring a piece of their work—often completed during their residency—for the Museum’s collection. This mutually beneficial arrangement allowed the artists to establish themselves in a museum collection and receive professional experience with curators while growing the CRMA’s collection of three-dimensional art. The exhibition will display artwork from every resident from 2009 to 2018 and both executive directors, a testament to the fruitfulness of this collaboration.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>April Woolsey, <em>Ascending Blocks</em>, 2003, terracotta, 13 ¼ x 6 1/3 inches, gift of the artist, 2010.037. </p><p><em>This exhibition and accompanying educational programming have been made possible by the GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation Donor-Advised Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Additional support has been provided by the Hotel-Motel Tax Fund, the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts, members of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and contributors to the Museum’s Annual Fund. Annual educational programming support has been provided in part by Transamerica.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-06-30 16:00:00 -0500
6/30/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Luther College to host second annual Dorian Choral Retreat
<p>The Dorian Choral Retreat, now in its second year, will be hosted this summer at Luther College June 28-30.</p><p>This event is available to all who are interested and at least 19 years of age. There is a fee of $125 with no on-campus housing over the course of the retreat, or $175 for a single, air-conditioned room Friday and Saturday night on campus. A $10 discount is offered to people who are coming with a roommate. Registration for the event can be found at <a href="https://www.luther.edu/music/dorian/summer-camps/adult-dorian/enroll/">https://www.luther.edu/music/dorian/summer-camps/adult-dorian/enroll/</a>. </p><p>The Dorian Choral Retreat is ideal for Luther alumni, music educators, church musicians, career musicians and folks who just love singing. The goal of the weekend is to be a musical retreat, a way to recharge batteries, an opportunity to take a break from everyday life and a time to explore Decorah and Luther College. In its inaugural year, over 200 singers from 19 states participated. </p><p>The retreat will be led by Luther College choral faculty, including Dr. Andrew Last, director of choral activities. Last is part of a vibrant choral program at Luther that includes three choral faculty, nearly 500 singers, five choral ensembles, numerous regional and national American Choral Directors Association convention performances, and an annual presentation of the Christmas at Luther performances.</p><p>Learn more about the retreat at: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/choralretreat" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/choralretreat</a>.</p><p>Luther is home to one of the largest collegiate music programs in the nation, with five choirs, three orchestras, three bands, two jazz bands and more than 800 student musicians. Luther students participate in large ensembles, faculty-coached chamber groups, private lessons and master classes. Nearly 275 music majors study music theory, ear training, history, education, composition, jazz, church music and performance.</p>6/28/1912:00 a.m.Luther CollegeDecorah -
Blast Summer Enrichment
<p>The <a href="https://belinblank.education.uiowa.edu/" target="_blank">Belin-Blank Center</a> specializes in bright kids. If your child shows a deep curiosity when a topic sparks their interest, a love of learning, or a particular talent in an area, they will feel right at home in our <a href="http://belinblank.education.uiowa.edu/students/program.aspx?P=Blast" target="_blank">Blast </a>program! Blast is designed specifically for students who have completed grades 2-6 who want to take a deep dive into a topic - all while having fun with other kids who share their level of interest and ability.</p><p>Students get to choose one class to focus on all day, for a full week – and these aren’t just any regular classes! With options like Harry Potter, STEAM, Mixed Media Art, Virtual Reality, Programming (and more!), we're sure to have something for your curious kid. Class sizes are small, and they take place on the University of Iowa campus, giving students access to valuable university-level resources and experts.</p><p>We understand that many bright students may also have a disability or impairment that can present behavioral, emotional, social, or learning challenges. Our staff are experts in gifted education and talent development, and we offer specialized social and academic support for these twice-exceptional students.</p><p><strong>Participation in your school's talented and gifted program is not required.</strong> Payment plans and financial aid are available. If you think Blast sounds like a good fit for your child, be sure to check it out at <a href="http://www.belinblank.org/summer" target="_blank">www.belinblank.org/summer</a>!</p> 2019-02-27 16:00:00 -0600
6/24/199:00 a.m.Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent DevelopmentIowa City -
Blast Summer Enrichment
<p>The <a href="https://belinblank.education.uiowa.edu/" target="_blank">Belin-Blank Center</a> specializes in bright kids. If your child shows a deep curiosity when a topic sparks their interest, a love of learning, or a particular talent in an area, they will feel right at home in our <a href="http://belinblank.education.uiowa.edu/students/program.aspx?P=Blast" target="_blank">Blast </a>program! Blast is designed specifically for students who have completed grades 2-6 who want to take a deep dive into a topic - all while having fun with other kids who share their level of interest and ability.</p><p>Students get to choose one class to focus on all day, for a full week – and these aren’t just any regular classes! With options like Harry Potter, STEAM, Mixed Media Art, Virtual Reality, Programming (and more!), we're sure to have something for your curious kid. Class sizes are small, and they take place on the University of Iowa campus, giving students access to valuable university-level resources and experts.</p><p>We understand that many bright students may also have a disability or impairment that can present behavioral, emotional, social, or learning challenges. Our staff are experts in gifted education and talent development, and we offer specialized social and academic support for these twice-exceptional students.</p><p><strong>Participation in your school's talented and gifted program is not required.</strong> Payment plans and financial aid are available. If you think Blast sounds like a good fit for your child, be sure to check it out at <a href="http://www.belinblank.org/summer" target="_blank">www.belinblank.org/summer</a>!</p> 2019-06-25 16:00:00 -0500
6/25/199:00 a.m.Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent DevelopmentIowa City -
Terra Nova: Ten Years
<p><strong>Terra Nova: Ten Years</strong></p><p>The CRMA celebrates ten years of collaborating with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio. In 2009, the CRMA began meeting with artists who had completed residencies at the Ceramics Center and acquiring a piece of their work—often completed during their residency—for the Museum’s collection. This mutually beneficial arrangement allowed the artists to establish themselves in a museum collection and receive professional experience with curators while growing the CRMA’s collection of three-dimensional art. The exhibition will display artwork from every resident from 2009 to 2018 and both executive directors, a testament to the fruitfulness of this collaboration.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>April Woolsey, <em>Ascending Blocks</em>, 2003, terracotta, 13 ¼ x 6 1/3 inches, gift of the artist, 2010.037. </p><p><em>This exhibition and accompanying educational programming have been made possible by the GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation Donor-Advised Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Additional support has been provided by the Hotel-Motel Tax Fund, the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts, members of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and contributors to the Museum’s Annual Fund. Annual educational programming support has been provided in part by Transamerica.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-07-02 16:00:00 -0500
7/02/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Passport to the Parks - Cherokee Park
<p>This week we're talking about the importance of soil health and why it's so important for growing, well anything!</p><p>Every Monday starting June 10th through July 29th we’ll be at a different park in the city. This year we’re partnering with Linn County Education Outreach and we’ll be learning something new about agriculture- from how things grow to how we can make a positive impact on the environment. This program will be geared towards Pre-k- elementary aged kids. Attend more than five and earn an Ag Brag Certificate. We’ll also be connecting each site to the closest community garden/urban farm to give families the opportunity to learn about food production in their neighborhoods and how to get more involved in their own food production.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-03-23 11:00:00 -0500
6/24/1910:00 a.m.Cherokee ParkCedar Rapids -
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Blast Summer Enrichment
<p>The <a href="https://belinblank.education.uiowa.edu/" target="_blank">Belin-Blank Center</a> specializes in bright kids. If your child shows a deep curiosity when a topic sparks their interest, a love of learning, or a particular talent in an area, they will feel right at home in our <a href="http://belinblank.education.uiowa.edu/students/program.aspx?P=Blast" target="_blank">Blast </a>program! Blast is designed specifically for students who have completed grades 2-6 who want to take a deep dive into a topic - all while having fun with other kids who share their level of interest and ability.</p><p>Students get to choose one class to focus on all day, for a full week – and these aren’t just any regular classes! With options like Harry Potter, STEAM, Mixed Media Art, Virtual Reality, Programming (and more!), we're sure to have something for your curious kid. Class sizes are small, and they take place on the University of Iowa campus, giving students access to valuable university-level resources and experts.</p><p>We understand that many bright students may also have a disability or impairment that can present behavioral, emotional, social, or learning challenges. Our staff are experts in gifted education and talent development, and we offer specialized social and academic support for these twice-exceptional students.</p><p><strong>Participation in your school's talented and gifted program is not required.</strong> Payment plans and financial aid are available. If you think Blast sounds like a good fit for your child, be sure to check it out at <a href="http://www.belinblank.org/summer" target="_blank">www.belinblank.org/summer</a>!</p> 2019-06-26 16:00:00 -0500
6/26/199:00 a.m.Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent DevelopmentIowa City -
Cultivate Hope Youth Development Program
<p>More Than a Summer Job</p><p>When you join Cultivate Hope Youth Development Program, you’ll earn money ($8.25 per hour!), but you’ll gain more than that. This isn’t a typical high school summer job. You can expect to:</p><p>Improve your communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills</p><p>Work with staff who help you set and reach personal goals</p><p>Learn about the food system and food-related social justice issues</p><p>Gain new perspectives on community service, food justice, diversity, and more</p><p>Make new friends</p> 2019-04-05 13:00:00 -05006/24/198:00 a.m.Cultivate Hope Urban FarmCedar Rapids -
Blast Summer Enrichment
<p>The <a href="https://belinblank.education.uiowa.edu/" target="_blank">Belin-Blank Center</a> specializes in bright kids. If your child shows a deep curiosity when a topic sparks their interest, a love of learning, or a particular talent in an area, they will feel right at home in our <a href="http://belinblank.education.uiowa.edu/students/program.aspx?P=Blast" target="_blank">Blast </a>program! Blast is designed specifically for students who have completed grades 2-6 who want to take a deep dive into a topic - all while having fun with other kids who share their level of interest and ability.</p><p>Students get to choose one class to focus on all day, for a full week – and these aren’t just any regular classes! With options like Harry Potter, STEAM, Mixed Media Art, Virtual Reality, Programming (and more!), we're sure to have something for your curious kid. Class sizes are small, and they take place on the University of Iowa campus, giving students access to valuable university-level resources and experts.</p><p>We understand that many bright students may also have a disability or impairment that can present behavioral, emotional, social, or learning challenges. Our staff are experts in gifted education and talent development, and we offer specialized social and academic support for these twice-exceptional students.</p><p><strong>Participation in your school's talented and gifted program is not required.</strong> Payment plans and financial aid are available. If you think Blast sounds like a good fit for your child, be sure to check it out at <a href="http://www.belinblank.org/summer" target="_blank">www.belinblank.org/summer</a>!</p> 2019-06-27 16:00:00 -0500
6/27/199:00 a.m.Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent DevelopmentIowa City -
Cultivate Hope Youth Development Program
<p>More Than a Summer Job</p><p>When you join Cultivate Hope Youth Development Program, you’ll earn money ($8.25 per hour!), but you’ll gain more than that. This isn’t a typical high school summer job. You can expect to:</p><p>Improve your communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills</p><p>Work with staff who help you set and reach personal goals</p><p>Learn about the food system and food-related social justice issues</p><p>Gain new perspectives on community service, food justice, diversity, and more</p><p>Make new friends</p> 2019-06-25 13:00:00 -05006/25/198:00 a.m.Cultivate Hope Urban FarmCedar Rapids -
Terra Nova: Ten Years
<p><strong>Terra Nova: Ten Years</strong></p><p>The CRMA celebrates ten years of collaborating with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio. In 2009, the CRMA began meeting with artists who had completed residencies at the Ceramics Center and acquiring a piece of their work—often completed during their residency—for the Museum’s collection. This mutually beneficial arrangement allowed the artists to establish themselves in a museum collection and receive professional experience with curators while growing the CRMA’s collection of three-dimensional art. The exhibition will display artwork from every resident from 2009 to 2018 and both executive directors, a testament to the fruitfulness of this collaboration.</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>April Woolsey, <em>Ascending Blocks</em>, 2003, terracotta, 13 ¼ x 6 1/3 inches, gift of the artist, 2010.037. </p><p><em>This exhibition and accompanying educational programming have been made possible by the GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation Donor-Advised Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Additional support has been provided by the Hotel-Motel Tax Fund, the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts, members of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and contributors to the Museum’s Annual Fund. Annual educational programming support has been provided in part by Transamerica.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-07-03 16:00:00 -0500
7/03/1912:00 p.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
Cultivate Hope Youth Development Program
<p>More Than a Summer Job</p><p>When you join Cultivate Hope Youth Development Program, you’ll earn money ($8.25 per hour!), but you’ll gain more than that. This isn’t a typical high school summer job. You can expect to:</p><p>Improve your communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills</p><p>Work with staff who help you set and reach personal goals</p><p>Learn about the food system and food-related social justice issues</p><p>Gain new perspectives on community service, food justice, diversity, and more</p><p>Make new friends</p> 2019-06-26 13:00:00 -05006/26/198:00 a.m.Cultivate Hope Urban FarmCedar Rapids