[mocha] january e-news has arrived

Thu Jan 5 21:11:54 EST 2006

table of contents
happy new year!!!!
         * mocha hours
         * give art! secure online giving to mocha

   special programs at mocha
* last chase to see: once upon a time | closing january 8
* jan 13 & 14 : new exhibits opening | oakland high school &  oakland 
school of the arts
* jan 20-22: professional development | art of the project approach
* jan 28 31: family extravaganza  | henna hands

         ongoing programs at mocha
         * open studios drop-in art program
         * in the galleries
         * volunteer orientation

         how to
         * subscribe and unsubscribe
         * contact us
         * find mocha: virtual, driving and public transit directions

welcome to  mocha e-news!
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MOCHA's hours
  Tuesday through Friday:  10am to 5pm
  Weekends:  Noon to 5pm

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      ensure that the arts are a fundamental part of the lives of all children.
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special  programs at mocha
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exhibits
ongoing through January 8
Once Upon a Time: Children's book Illustrators, then & now
works by MOCHA's teaching artists reveal how children influence their 
personal art and how their artistry can influence the children they teach.
For more info, check out:  http://www.mocha.org/exhbits/index.html

opening january 13  | reception: 6:30-8:30pm
oakland school for the arts  |  habitat
HABITAT showcases the work of OSA's visual arts students.  resorting to 
personal experience and exploration, the artists have formulated peculiar 
spaces of playful and imaginative content, with a humorous and resourceful 
sensibility.

opening january 14  | reception: noon-3pm
oakland high school  |  the adventures of little scrappy
this multi-media features artwork by students from the advanced art class. 
these exceptional students work in many disciplines including painting and 
photography

family extravaganza
henna hands
january 28  | 1pm-4pm  | $5 per participant
mocha joins with the oakland public library's "One City, One Book" 
campaign. While kids are creating henna hands, Mary Weinstein (librarian) 
will lead a book discussion for adults on "Mistress of Spices" by Chitra 
Diviaruni
For more info, check out: http://www.mocha.org/extrvaganza/index.html

Professional Development
the art of the project approach
January 20-22  | 4-9 pm  on Fri/10-5pm on Sat & Sun  | $250 per participant
In this three day, interactive, hands-on workshop, teachers are guided 
through the three phases of project work and learn how to integrate art 
authentically into all subjects.
For more info, check out: 
http://www.mocha.org/teachertrainingparented/index.html

ongoing programs at MOCHA
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open studio drop-in art program
tuesday through sunday
Art du Jour with a variety of materials and projects. Find out the weekly 
theme at http://www.mocha.org/openstudios/

      Weekday Studios [all ages]
      10am - 5pm
      Weekend Studio [all ages]
      Saturday & Sunday | Noon - 4pm
      $5 per child | companion adults free | free to members

in the galleries
gallery hours
tuesday through friday | 10am to 5pm
weekends | noon to 5pm
free admission | more information http://www.mocha.org/exhibits/

main gallery
         closing jan 8
         Once Upon a Time: Children's Book Illustrators

         opening jan 10
         Habitats and the Adventures of Little Scrappy

volunteer orientation
      MOCHA's Volunteer Program provides a unique opportunity for individuals,
      community groups and corporations to contribute to the arts, youth
      development and education.
      Saturday, January 21 | 11am - Noon
      free admission | more information  at http://www.mocha.org/volunteer/

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driving directions
      MOCHA can be reached virtually at http://www.mocha.org
      And via car by using interactive driving directions: 
http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?Pyt=Tmap&addr=538+Ninth+Street&csz=Oakland%2C+CA+94607&Get+Map=Get+Map
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We are located at
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