Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program

Category: University

  • Congratulations to the University of Utah’s MAT Program

    The Master of Arts in Teaching – Fine Arts at the U of U was just ranked #11 as one of the best online education degree programs in the country! The program isn’t even a year old!!! Check it out!!!

  • Murray Mural Project Part 2

    Work continues on the murals for elementary schools in Murray School District.  Follow along as we update this fascinating mural making process. 

    Images have been gathered and now the “fun” begins . . .   

    Scanning the images from the elementary students, combining them with artwork from university students, moving them around digitally and combining them with hand drawing is the next step in the process.  

    And the “fun” continues . . .  

    Compositions, layout, color palettes, and calligraphic line systems are finalized. Maquette drawings (a small preliminary model or sketch) are presented for input to representatives from Murray City. 

    University artists travel to Murray High School, Hillcrest Jr. High, and Riverview Jr. High

    The mural process is explained to Jr/Sr High school students. Examples of murals were shown and students made suggestions on designs and gave input on the color palette. 

    Finally . . . PAINT!

    Final maquettes are printed on smaller canvases and painting with the chosen color palette begins. When finished, these maquettes will be presented to the Murray City Council for final approval.  They will then be printed on canvases that are 4′ x 8′.  Keep watching for more of this process in the weeks to come!

  • BTSALP Puts the A in STEAM

    Wind turbines, bouncy balls, University of Utah College of Engineering and STEAM! Click here to find out how these things fit together.

  • Mother Goose, Under the Sea and the Yellow Ball Project

    “I believe arts education in music, theater, dance and the visual arts is one of the most creative ways we have to find the gold that is buried just beneath the surface. They (children) have an enthusiasm for life, a spark of creativity, and vivid imaginations that need training – training that prepares them to become confident young men and women.”

    – Richard W. Riley, Former US Secretary of Education

    All the world is a stage . . . Find out more about BTSALP drama productions: Mother Goose, Under the Sea and the Yellow Ball Project, in our newest newsletter. Click here to view newsletter 

     

  • Paper Circuits at Southern Utah University

    Lindsay Balfour is a paper engineer and designer who explores the mechanics of paper used in pop-up design, paper craft, and sculptures. She integrates electronics in her work to showcase technology as a tool and material to enhance ideas for creative expression. As an educator and an artist, her work is an example of the intersection between fine art, physical computing and fabrication techniques.

    Lindsay spent 2 days teaching and working with students and teachers in Cedar City, Utah, which is in the BTSALP Southern Utah University region. Find out about these electrifying 2 days in our newest newsletter. Click here to read the newsletter.

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  • The Dance of Life

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    Friday, November 6, 2015 The Dance of Life: An Intergenerational Dancing Event was held at the Beveley Taylor Sorenson Arts and Education Complex, University of Utah.

    Activities included Master Classes and Film Workshops for dancers ages 12-18, as well as dance activities for children, teens and adults.

    To learn more about daCi and the day of dance event visit their website.

     

     

  • Dixie State University Makes 7!

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    Dixie State University
    Endowed Chair for Elementary Arts Education
    Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program

     

    Dixie State University is the most recent higher education institution to receive an endowment from the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation. With this gift, DSU has been able to hire Jeri Crosby as the Endowed Chair for Elementary Arts Education. Jeri comes to this position with experience in teaching Kindergarten through college, administration, teacher training, and curriculum design. She has worked under the BTSALP as both a music teacher and a district curriculum specialist. Jeri is delighted to have opportunities to teach elementary arts integration and music courses at DSU, and to provide professional development for in-service classroom and arts teachers.  Jeri also serves on the BTSALP Advisory Board.

    Since transitioning to DSU in July, Jeri has been very busy designing courses and workshops and getting to know the principals and teachers in her region. The DSU BTSALP Region includes Washington, Kane and San Juan Counties, with a total of 34 elementary schools (spread over 400 miles of roads). Washington County School District currently has BTSALP arts teachers in 19 schools, and Jeri enjoys working with them immensely. She looks forward to working with all schools in the region to provide faculty training in arts and arts-rich instruction, as well as administrator guidance in applying to participate in the the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program.

    Dixie State University, with a student body of approximately 8,000, is located in  St. George, Utah. This area is known for its mild winter climate, beautiful canyons, national parks, and great recreation areas. The campus is growing, and academic programs and enrollment are increasing. The DSU Teacher Education Program has a reputation for preparing exceptional teachers, and the faculty and administration are pleased and grateful to be partners and benefactors of the BTSALP.