The Larson Gallery presents three CEEP activities every year. A description of these participatory activities is listed below:
GOAL: to introduce young artists to career opportunities in arts related fields including museum studies, graphic design, fine arts, architecture and much more. This goal is accomplished through meetings and presentations with students at the Larson Gallery and the installation of the ESD 105 High School Art Show.
-Students develop skills in being able to talk about their artwork and “interpret” other artwork. They learn about writing an artist statement and developing a portfolio. They learn the requisite steps to take in pursuing a post-high school education in the arts.
-Students learn how a museum functions and discover the nature of what it means to be a Curator, Collections Manager, Education Director, Exhibits Design, Preparator, Development Officer, and Museum Director.
-Students learn installation methods that meet the standards of the American Association of Museums. They learn about the importance of developing exhibition themes, label copy, press releases and other publicity, and hosting a reception.
-Students install the February 2012 ESD show guided by Cheryl Hahn, Larson Gallery Director. This will be the first hands-on experience utilizing skills articulated above.
-Students learn about career opportunities in art related fields. Students learn about the requisite steps they need to take to pursue these careers in terms of education, application, the interview process, etc.
PROCESS: Goals are reached through meetings, presentations, working sessions, and discussions with students. High Schools are invited to participate.
2011-2012 Schedule
November 3, 2011 - Meet the Artist
-Two painters from the Yakima Valley will talk directly with 30 High School students about their work and careers. Students will also visit one of the painters in his studio.
· Duane Heilman will make a painting in the Gallery and share 10 of his works with the students.
· Students will then visit the studio of Brian Holtzinger.(teachers and students are responsible for their own transportation)
· The artists will talk about the various “steps” in their respective careers and share their technical approaches.
· Students will share their artwork with Brian Holtzinger
-Rolls, juice and coffee/tea will be provided from 8:30am – 9am
To Register – contact Cheryl Hahn at
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February 17, 2012 - ESD 105 High School Art Show Installation at Allied Arts
A core group of 10 - 20 students will install the ESD show under the direction of Cheryl H. Hahn. They gain knowledge about the use of tools, and learn about installation like “eye level,” theme, and label copy.
Students will learn more in depth knowledge about museum practices in relation to exhibit installation and the role of the “preparator” in the museum field.
Refreshments provided.
April 26, 2012 - Bus tour to the Central Washington University art department and Museum of Culture
Students will also observe the artist – Joan Cawley Crane as she shares her ideas and technical approaches to her work.
Information will be distributed about future enrollment at CWU.
Rolls, juice and coffee will be served
More details to come
Contact information
Cheryl H. Hahn
Director - Larson Gallery
(509) 574-4875 or
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The Larson Gallery is located on the campus of Yakima Valley Community College
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