Field Trips To the Four Arts
The Society of the Four Arts is approved by The School District for funded busing.
Contact for Performance Field Trips:
Brandy Stephenson 561-659-8513 bstephenson@fourarts.org
Contact for Children’s Library and Sculpture Garden Visits:
Susan R. Harris 561-655-2776 sharris@fourarts.org
The Society of the Four Arts is a non-profit cultural organization located on the island of Palm Beach. The campus includes a gallery building and auditorium, adult and children’s libraries, and horticultural and sculpture gardens. Beginning December 1, 2009 The Society of the Four Arts will be exhibiting a free photography exhibit entitled “Florida’s Wetlands”. It will run through May 31, 2010. Admission is free and programs can be customized for your class and curriculum.
Curriculum Connections:
Visual Art / Literacy / Science / Language Arts / Social Studies / Music / Theater
Performances:
Friday, April 9, 2010 at 10:15a.m. & 11:45a.m. – Tom Sterling presents Florida’s Alien Wildlife. Citing examples from all over the state, Sterling explains how students can develop an awareness to perhaps slow or stop these often dangerous introductions of non-native animals and plant life who threatens the balance of Florida’s ecosystems. Recommended for grades 7 and 8.
Art Exhibition:
December 2009 through May 2010 – Florida’s Wetlands
A photographic journey through Florida’s various wetlands. Discover why they are so important to the very survival of man, as well as the survival of all those creatures with whom we share these marvelous and indispensable environments. Recommended for all ages and grade levels.
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Sculpture:
January 2010 through May 2010 – Four Freedoms by Henry Loustau
In his January 6, 1941 State of the Union Message to Congress, President Roosevelt presented his vision of a better future world. This vision was a world based on four essential human freedoms: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Freedom of Worship, Freedom From Want and Freedom of Fear. This sculpture by Henry Loustau captures the essence of the Four Freedoms and the meaning of American patriotism. Recommended for grade levels K-12.
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Costs and Details:
FREE admission to all events. The Four Arts Children’s Library offers programs and activities for the art exhibition and sculpture that can be customized for your school and grade level. Free busing approval pending through the School District of Palm Beach County for Peter and the Wolf (K-2), Florida’s Alien Wildlife (7-8), Florida’s Wetlands (all ages and grade levels), and Four Freedoms by Henry Loustau (K-12).
