Greetings from Tibet!

now, if this doesn't make your heart sing ...the best christmas present ever.

congratulations to all of you that made this possible!

YOU ARE A GIFT!

Supporting rural Tibetan women and children Report of Booker T. Washington High School Art Book and Pen Distribution Project PROJECT UPDATE Report of Booker T. Washington High School Art Book and Pen Distribution Project
Reported by Kunchok Gyaltsen, MIIM, MPH, PhD
December 8, 2010
The Booker T. Washington High School printmaking art students and other printmakers from other various local schools in Dallas, San Angelo, Arlington and even a printmaking art school in Africa created an Art Painting Book for Tibetan children. On May 13, 2010, a THF fundraising event took place at the Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art in Dallas, Texas. Booker T. Washington High School students, and other Dallas area printmaking students and their teachers created, printed and donated copies of the Art Painting Book and coloring pens to THF. The art books and pens were shipped to Amdo and arrived at Kumbum Monastery on October, 2010.
THF In-country advisors identified and selected where and which school would receive the books and pens. One of the criteria was the school would have an equal amount of students to the amount copies of the books. Also it should be a school in a remote region, where there is little resource available and the students have never seen such art books and pens. Finally, the Mardo Tsokyaring School was chosen to provide the books to their children. This school is a township Tibetan boarding school. There are 74 students from ages 7 to 12 years old. The school is located on the highest region of Tibetan plateau, as high as 4,400 meters (14,000 ft) and the area is the original source of Mhachu (Yellow River). Mardo Tsokyaring School is one of the townships under the Mardo County, which is under Golok Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Tso-Ngon (Qinghai) Province. The area of Mardo County boarders Yushu; the language and customs are very similar to Kham although the people speak the Amdo dialect.
Two Tibetan medical graduate students, Lhundup Dorjee and Gyatso, from the Tso-Ngon (Qinghai) University Tibetan Medical College traveled to Mardo Tsokyaring School from November 26 to 28, 2010. They distributed all the books and pens to all the students of the school. They also introduced how to use the books and pens. Mr. Lhundup Drojee is a professional Tibetan teacher and has knowledge of teaching art to Tibetan students. Mr. Lhundup Dorjee is also an associate Supporting rural Tibetan women and children PROJECT UPDATE
professor of Tso-Ngon (Qinghai) Normal University and has many years of experience in training Tibetan teachers and curriculum design for Tibetan students.
Lhundup Dorjee and Gyatso reported that all the children loved the books and pens and were so excited when they got to hold the book and pen in their hands. The students used them right away after the distribution although they had mid-term exams the next day. The teachers expressed how surprised they were that the American students could use Tibetan characters in their art designs. The school has never had any art class for their children and this is perfect project for the school. The school principal and teachers send their gratitude to the printmaking students, their teachers and everyone who worked very hard to put this art book together. Also, they thanked Dr. Kunchok Gyaltsen and Ms. Meredith Aikman for arranging the books and pens to cross the ocean and to reach one of the Tibetan highest places of Mardo.
P.S. With this report, there are a lot of photos taken on that day, the photos presents the Mardo land, distributing the books and pens, how students are using, and group photos of the whole school.

deadlines for the end of 2010

okay all...before you leave for the holidays the following things must get done:

1. edition of 6 about u.s. constitution/u.n. bill of rights print

prints need to be PERFECT...no fingerprints, inked correctly and borders the same size.

signed in pencil

2. card to the first family for the holidays explaining why you picked your article,amendment...

explaining your choice of symbolism and why it's important to you.

3. give me the card with your name and address on the envelope, and a print from your edition that I will mail to the white house..( this is my Christmas gift to you..our future!)

4. your small zinc plate needs to be beveled

5. design for posada print done and transferred on to hard ground.

6. bring in materials: paper towels, Clorox wipies, mineral spirits, paint thinner and each one of you need to have your own rubber gloves, "doctor" gloves and black sharpie and thin point black paint marker.

if you have all this done then you are exactly where you need to be for this class.

now in the new year we will complete this relief etching and play with some traditional etching and aquatint

and then start on our message in a bottle prints.

so guys here are the plans/requirements for next years message in a bottle:

PROJECT:
To design, “real original print” for exchange exhibit and auction. Prints will be reproduced and be made into a coloring book that will be sent to the Tibetan School. The Crow Collection of Asian Art has graciously offered to sponsor the printing of the coloring book. BTW Preserve Tibet club will find a sponsor for postage and editing/formatting the work for print. They will also host and oversee the auction of prints.Paper size: exactly 8.5” x 11” vertical format (prints should fit in a large manila envelope!)
All images should have large areas of white space.

REMEMBER YOU ARE CREATING A COLORING BOOK PAGE.

Subject matter/Objective: to design an image that reflects a “word” or “phrase” that has anything to do with or is related to: garden, park, lake, pond, and river
And this is new from the Crow since they have changed their exhibition schedule:

Crow exhibition theme for the Fabulous Journeys in Asian Art exhibition will involve the avatars of Vishnu—how he takes form as Krishna, Rama, and Varaha specifically, to help others and the environment.
So all above topics are topics are also ok.

Prints must include both English and Tibetan word or phrase.

This is a learning opportunity. Think scientifically artistic.

Again both Tibetan script and word and English word MUST be included in image. It would be great if each artist used a different word
Open to all types of prints.

WE ASK THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS FOLLOW REQUIREMENTS EXACTLY.

Design Elements/Considerations: Line, Pattern, Positive and Negative SpaceAudience: Primary/Middle School Children (in China, no political message please or Religious)Google can provide great searches for Tibetan translations.
There are very few Tibetan children books. The Tibetan Healing Fund recently published and donated texts to these types of Tibetan schools. Also the students are not familiar with coloring books and very eager to learn Tibetan and to make art. It is also a great possibility that there will be opportunities for email buddies with these students in the futureSend two or three prints to each school. Please include in list form, student names, title, and type of print. Include Teacher Name and School. It would be nice if all teachers made a print. Booker T Washington’s adult print group will also be donating prints. In the past all instructors have done so. It’s greatly appreciated.
Work must arrive at Booker T Washington by April 15th, 2011

okie dokie...

Alright all...we pushed the limit, and the final six weeks requirement has been extended or so to say eased...

all plates need to finished and ready to print either Monday or Tuesday..

we are pushing the envelope in regard to getting grades in, so there is absolutely no excuse! plus everyone needs to do the written work/part of six weeks test..we have discussed this!!!!

i need to have all grades in by 4pm Tuesday!

(you are getting a huge break!)

next 6 weeks...posada inspired relief etchings!

thank the visual arts guild members for paying for our zinc plates!

new blog site to follow: printfreak.blogspot.com

and this is an artist to watch...plus if any of you go to n.y.c. look him up!

WILLIAM BEHNKER

MASTER OF AQUATINT AND OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING..LIKE WOW!

I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SOME EXCITING WORK NEXT SIX WEEKS!

TIME IS A CLICKING!!!!!!

check out this website...it's on our links but new prints...by big time artists.

http://tamarind.unm.edu/newreleases.html

also a reminder that you need to cut fast...deadline end of this six weeks for the large woodcut/linocut on amendment/article/clause..

i know it's been busy but you've know about this deadline for a long long time!

also for next 6 weeks.. reminder we are going to be working on relief etching prints.

all students need to buy 2 permanent paint markers...

one extra extra fine and then the next size up. black color or white.

look up the following printmakers:

POSADA

LEOPOLDO MENDEZ

MANUEL MANILLA

VANEGAS ARROYO

ELIZABETH CATLETT

ODE TO DRIVE BUY PRESS....IS HAPPENING THIS MONTH

SPREAD THE WORD!

2nd six weeks schedule

all students should be working on their large plate RELIEF prints, either linoleum full or half sheet or large woodcut, full or 3/4th sheet.

originally we were going to attempt doing reduction work but with all the activity with the monks and school in general time has slipped away from us....

so now we are doing a straight relief cut print based on the amendment or clause/article you chose. remember you are also responsible for researching 3 different and new printmakers that make marks/cuts that are technically where you want to go.

all prints are based initially on Tom Huck... but the extra is based on your own personal research.(3 sources printed out for a grade)

these pieces need to show how you feel about your topic!

so... you need to have a final print and a minimal edition of three printed for your

6 weeks test.

6 weeks test grade is a finished print!

next week we are going to the DMA to check out the Posada exhibition!

all students who turned in their permission forms will walk over in class.

we will then try to do a relief etching based on Posada's prints and plates and do a small reduction print...

so plan ahead.

do some idea sketches.

find something YOU want to work with image wise.

i am looking forward to these large prints! and again want to thank all of you for all your wonderfulness in regard to dealing with the Crow and the monks.

so many comments...you must be a good teacher...NO I HAVE GREAT STUDENTS!!!!

2nd six weeks

Good job print makers!

prayer flags are beautiful and send a most positive message again. reminder..all printmaking students are invited to the cosmic cafe to have dinner with the monks after the prayer flag exchange this Friday...our fair day.

students are responsible for finding their own ride to the restaurant and of course the museum.

ceremony is from 5:30-6:30pm this Friday Oct. 8th

everyone is invited to the ceremony and the mandala will be complete...

however dinner is for you student artists and free tibeters...

presenters please be there a bit earlier maybe 5:10...

and then the monks leave

next crow project message in a bottle....in may.

so far UD and CCS are participating.

2nd 6 weeks project

you will have these 6 weeks to complete this project...

so pace yourselves. completion is essential.

the self portraits as a whole turned out great. now is the time to not only carve a great plate but to make a really strong thought provoking demanding narrative political image.

1. find an article from the universal declaration of human rights or the U.S.A constitution

each student can only work on one that hasn't been claimed so check sign up sheet.

2.we will be working with reduction process

either linoleum ( 2' x 1.5")

or wood 20" x 29"

a few of you are working on metal plates.

3. I must review your image before you transfer it to the plate and see the drawing on the plate before you start carving.

look up reduction print on utube before you start carving.... there are a lot of clips explaining the process. unfortunately school blocks many sites.

this is because we need to decide on how the reduction will happen especially for those of you working on wood plates.

4. once the plan is set remember to do many test prints and to save these. cut all your paper first and have it ready to print.

everyone will be expected to print 20 -25 prints to hopefully get a good edition of 15.

reduction printmaking is a way to learn registration.

remember this.

I WANT POWERFUL IMAGES "SCREAMING" HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR ARTICLE OR AMENDMENT.

OPEN STUDIO THIS SAT. FROM 9:15 -12:45 OCT 8TH

FOLKS REMEMBER TO LOOK AT EXAMPLES ON THE WEB

TOM HUCK, OUTLAW PRINT MAKERS, SUE COE

MORE TO FOLLOW

schedule of events for the mystical arts of tibet tour

The Mystical Arts of Tibet

Oct. 2nd - 9th, 2010


TIBETAN BUDDHIST MONKS from Drepung Loseling Monastery return to the Crow Collection for a week-long artist residency to construct a magnificent Tantric Buddhist mandala sand painting.During the week, millions of grains of colored, crushed marble are painstakingly laid into place in this ancient spiritual art form to generate energies for global healing. This year, the monks will construct the Akshobhya mandala, or The Unshakable Victor, symbolizing a wish for conflict resolution and peace.

Saturday, October 2nd - AdventureAsia: Family Days at the Crow

10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Celebrate the opening day of The Mystical Arts of Tibet with fun family activities inspired by the traditions of Tibet. Tour the new exhibition Tibet—The Land Closest to the Sky and create your own sand paintings, prayer flags, and Tibetan friendship scarves. Following the opening ceremony, the monks will perform a special blessing for children. Free, but donations to the Drepung Loseling Monastery are appreciated.

The Mystical Arts of Tibet Opening Ceremony - 1:00 PM:

Experience the beauty of this ancient ritual and blessing of the space as the monks prepare for the creation of the mandala.Seating is limited; $30 for the public, $15 for Friends of the Crow Collection and students. Reservations are required; call 214-979-6435.

Tuesday, October 5th -

Meditation with the Monks of DrepungLoseling Monastery 6:15–7:15 PM

Enjoy a relaxing hour of meditation led by our artists-in-residence. Space is limited; $10 donation to the Drepung Loseling Monastery requested.

Wednesday, October 6th -

Gallery Talk:

The Mystical Arts of Tibet 12:15 PM

Join Johan Elverskog, Professor of Religious Studies at Southern Methodist University, for a conversation in the galleries on the religious and artistic significance of mandalas.Free. No reservations required.

Thursday, October 7th -

Silk Road Lounge SPECIAL EVENT

Sacred Music, Sacred Dance

location:

Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts 7:00 PM

Experience a rare special performance by the monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.

Seating is limited; $20 for the public, $15 for Friends of the Crow Collection, $5 for students. Reservations are required; visit crowcollection.org or call 214-979-6435.

Presented in partnership with the Dallas Observer and Naga Thai Kitchen and Bar. Please note, due to the sacred nature of this presentation, alcohol will not be served at this event.

Free Tibet and BTW printmaking students will be doing "ode to Drive By Press"that evening from 5pm-opening of dance preformance in printmaking room 058

before the event.

old and new prayer flag images are available to be printed on new t-shirts ( various sizes and colors) for a $10.00 donation, on colored fabric $5.00 donation and on anything you bring for a $3.00 donation. This event is hosted in patnership and sponsored by The Crow Collection of Asian Art and btw free tibet.

Friday, October 8th

Prayer Flag Presentation5:30 PM

Join us as students from the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts printmaking class present original prayer flags to the Tibetan monks in a ceremony bridging East and West.
Free. No reservations required.

Saturday, October 9th -

Mystical Arts of Tibet Closing Ceremony - 1:00 PM

In a ceremony representing the impermanence of all that exists, the monks will dismantle the sand mandala. Following the ceremony, the sand will be dispersed at Turtle Creek in Dallas.Seating is limited; $30 for the public, $15 for Friends of the Crow Collection and students. Reservations are required; call 214-979-6435.

2010 Flora Street Dallas, Texas 75201 214 979-6430

Copyright © 2010 The Crow Collection of Asian Art.

http://www.crowcollection.org/

ok all... monks will be here oct 2nd for opening ceremony

ok all.. all prayer flags must be completed by this friday sept. 10th 2010

open studio this tuesday sept. 7th.... after school till 5:30pm

wednesday sept. 8th..... after school till 7pm.

prayer flag exchange... friday october 8th 2010... out fair day 5:30 - 6:30pm

all students and their families are welcome and semi expected to be there.

please go to WWW.crowcollection.org for exact info.. click on calendar and go to dates

oct. 2nd-9th, 2010

now we are starting on reduction prints for most of you! our topic is the u.s. constitution especially the bill of rights.. all students need to pick an amendment and think how is this amendment in practice today? how do you feel our rights are being protected today in these great american states... this is a print about you and how you feel about this country NOW! in relationship to what our constitution enables us to have.

think ..what does it mean: the american dream? the middle class? how do you defend your opinion based on facts....

this is important to have come up with thoughts that will then inspire images....

remember supplies and a copy of the constitution must be turned in for a grade!

go to http://www.moma.org/explore/collection/index

and click on prints and illustrated books......

here are works collected in the greatest modern museum in u.s.a.

look at these!!!!!

good inspiration.