[mocha] April e-news
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special programs at mocha
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*NEW*NEW*NEW*NEW*NEW*NEW
MOCHA Coffee Club
April 5 | 11 a..m.-Noon (and every first Thursday)
MOCHA parents get a group of their own! Meet
other parents, exchange ideas and discuss topics
related to artmaking with young children. At our
first gathering, Rae Holzman, MOCHA’s Director of
Public Programs, will share recipes for simple,
fun home art projects. We’ll have coffee and
refreshments, a take-home art kit, and activities
for kids in the Little Studio Loft.
On May 5, guest Lee Eisman of East Bay Moms will
facilitate a discussion on choosing the best childcare program for your child.
SPRING CAMP
Artistic Excursions
april 10-15 | $60 per day | 10% discount for members
MOCHA camp features fun and engaging art
activities for kids in grades K-6. Each day we
will examine a different culture, creating
artwork as we journey across the globe. Pre- and
aftercare available for an additional cost. Call
the MOCHA Registrar at (510) 465-8770 x308 for
more information or to register. Space is limited
and filling up quickly, so register soon!
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EXHIBITIONS
The Art in Open Court: Making Connections
February 27 – April 15
The Art in Open Court was created by MOCHA to
help Kindergarten classroom teachers connect
visual literacy to the Open Court reading program
used in the Oakland public schools. This exhibit
documents the children, their artwork and the
teachers’ journeys to make those connections, in
celebration of Art IS Education month, observed throughout Alameda County.
Children’s Art, Childcare and the Home Front, 1943-1966
April 17- June 3
Reception
April 21 | 1-4pm
2pm: Tour the exhibit with guest curator Joseph
Fischer (former lecturer and research associate in education at UC Berkeley)
During World War II, with many fathers away
fighting and mothers working in the shipyards,
the young children of Richmond were cared for in
childcare centers funded by the Kaiser shipyards
and the U.S. Maritime Commission. These 14
centers were trailblazers in an era well before
childcare outside the home became the norm. This
historic exhibit, on loan from the Richmond
Museum of History, documents an important period
in American history through artwork created by
the children who attended these centers.
SATURDAY STORIES
meet finklehopper frog and other stories (en inglés y español)
april 7 | 1-4 p.m.| free
The first Saturday of every month, MOCHA links
literacy with art, featuring children's stories
read out loud followed by artmaking based on the
themes of these captivating tales. On April 7,
guest artist Luzmarina Tovar reads stories about
frogs and reptiles in both English and Spanish.
Afterward we will make our own hoppity critters.
Saturday Stories are sponsored by Target.
WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZAS
Pull Toy Parade Competition
april 22| 1-4 p.m. | $5 per child | 10% discount for members
Weekend fun for the whole family! We will teach
you basic chassis engineering. The artistic
additions are up to you. Prizes for everyone!
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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/>http://www.mocha.org/open studios/
Weekday Studios [all ages]
10am - 5pm
Weekend Studio [all ages]
Saturday & Sunday | Noon - 4pm
$5 per child | companion adults free | free to members
gallery hours
tuesday through friday | 10am to 5pm
weekends | noon to 5pm
free admission | more information <http://www.mocha.org/>http://www.mocha.org/
volunteer at mocha!
next volunteer orientation:
saturday, april 21 | 11am - Noon
MOCHA's Volunteer Program provides a unique
opportunity for individuals, community groups and
corporations to make an impact in the fields of
arts, youth development and education
more information at http://www.mocha.org/volunteer/
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thank you
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A special thank you to the following partners,
which have recently awarded grants or in-kind support to MOCHA:
Every Child Counts/First Five Alameda County (Training Coalition)
Gap Foundation (in-kind)
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