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'Talking Art' With Laura Wriedt & Brian Allen

Carolyn Martin talks with Laura Wriedt and Brian Allen about “The Big Picture” program created by the Figge Art Museum. 

This outreach program allows elementary, middle, and high school students to receive free, hands-on and didactic instruction, connecting their curriculum topics to art.

Last year over 30,000 local students, equally served between our surrounding Illinois and Iowa school districts, received this enhanced instruction. In addition, the Figge’s “Big Picture: In the House” summer program offers free drop-in classes.

The Figge Art Museum has compiled numerous topics to enrich student’s education in math, science, social studies, language arts, visual art classes and more. Detailed unit descriptions are available online.

If you would like more information on how your school or organization can become a part of “The Big Picture” program, contact Laura Wriedt by emailor calling (563) 326-7804 x 2047.

Produced by Lacy Scarmana.

Theme music by Ellis Kell.

Carolyn Martin joined WVIK as a host of Talking Art in 2017. A long-time fan of NPR programming with a love of storytelling and all art forms, she is thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with creative people who beautify our community and make the Quad Cities region an even better place to live.