[mocha] february e-news has arrived

[Museum of Children's Art E-news List]

table of contents
happy valentine's day!
         * mocha hours
         * thank you to a special donor
         * give art! secure online giving to mocha


   special programs at mocha
* on exhibit all month opening | oakland high school &  oakland school of 
the arts
* feb 11 & 12: family extravaganza  | have a heart
* feb 20: school's out & MOCHA's in | FREE drop in art day
* register now for upcoming professional development | art of the project 
approach
* sneak peek at spring art camp | international art adventures


     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

A special thank you to the Gap Foundation for its recent generous donation 
of 250 t-shirts to MOCHA. Look for MOCHA staff and volunteers in these 
t-shirts -- bearing MOCHA's colorful logo, of course! -- at the numerous 
community events in which we takes part.


Give Art! Make an online donation to MOCHA
      Kids need more art! MOCHA provides convenient, secure online giving
      through its partnership with Network for Good. Your support helps us
      ensure that the arts are a fundamental part of the lives of all children.
      Gifts can be made in honor or memory of someone special, with
      payment by charge card, check or stock transfer. Please consider a
      generous gift to keep art in the classrooms and your community.
      Visit 
http://www.guidestar.org/partners/networkforgood/donate.jsp?ein=94-3086749 
to donate now.


special  programs at mocha
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exhibits
ongoing through february 25
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.

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

For more info, check out:  http://www.mocha.org/exhbits/index.html


family extravaganza
have a heart
february 11 &12  | 1pm-4pm  | $5 per participant
We'll have all the Valentine trimmings to help you express your true 
feelings this Valentine's day. Make a paper mache heart sculpture for your 
special sweetie.

For more info, check out: http://www.mocha.org/extrvaganza/index.html

school's out; MOCHA's in!
FREE drop-in art for all ages
February 20  | 10pm-4pm
Featuring special crafts which explore the meaning of the holiday
For more info, check out: http://www.mocha.org/openstudios/index.html

professional development-register now
The Art of the Project Approach
March 17-19  | 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

spring camp registration-coming soon
Around the world in five days  | $60 per day/$250 for all five days
Each day we will travel to a different country and explore their 
traditional crafts.

Monday, April 10 | Tibetan Treasures
Journey to the Himalayas and learn to create tapestries, tangkas and mandalas

Tuesday, April 11 | Mayan Masterpieces
Travel to Guatemala and learn the language of the colorful textiles and 
paintings of the Mayan people

Wednesday, April 12 | Russian Renaissance
Explore the traditions of the Russian people, including Matryoshka, 
decorated eggs and Klakhoma laquer boxes

Thursday, April 13 | Australian Walk-about
Take your our Dreamtime journey through the outback, and discover ground 
painting murals and digredoos

Friday, April 14 | Arts of Africa
We'll travel back to ancient civilizations, and learn traditional crafts. 
Make drums, masks and paintings which evoke the spirit of Africa

For more info, check out: http://www.mocha.org/camps/spring/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

         ongoing through February 25
         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, February 18 | 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
      And via public transit by using interactive transit maps 
http://www.transitinfo.org/tripplanner/index.asp


We are located at
         538 ninth street
         oakland, ca 94607
         510.465.8770 voice
         510.465.0772 fax

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