July/August 2023
Let's Talk About Visual Arts

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Presidents' Letter

Cori Paulet & Jinju Truong, Co-Presidents

I am the proud parent of two gifted kids one of which is artistic. My daughter who is 9 has that natural ability that allows her imagination to go beyond a paint brush. The way she views, processes and responds to the world is a result of her artistic nature. I promote her creativity and acknowledge how it impacts who she is, how her brain works and the contribution it offers to the world. I was never naturally artistic but I appreciated the expression of art and its value. I encourage you to remain curious and explore art in whatever form inspires you. Art is another vehicle to help kids unlock and connect to the world. I always packaged “art” in its own category but as I got older I appreciated how art was everywhere. Once I acknowledged how influential art can be on how our brains work, it opened up so many perspectives! 

Expression of art comes in many different forms so inspire creativity in all its glory! 

Jinju Truong, MCGT Co-President

Guest Editor Letter

Teresa Boatman, PhD, Watercolor Artist

I started watercolor painting at the age of 47. As I have traveled the journey from very novice painter to practicing artist, the benefits of my time immersed in the creative process have been revealed over and over. Creating art is therapy, escape, challenge, try/fail/learn/try (over and over), risk taking, problem solving, and never ending discovery. In addition to new skill sets and neural pathways, my art journey has included building community, revealing the world from a new perspective, and exploring an ever widening set of possibilities.

Ksenia S. Zhbanova, in her article Science through Art: Motivating Gifted and Talented Students, explored how art enhanced the learning experiences of 5th grade gifted students. If you google Art and Gifted, there are many articles about finding and nurturing artistically gifted individuals. This Outlook, however, is NOT about being artistically gifted - it is about the full process of art, the circle from creation to observer, and how it benefits all learners. I reached out to two art educators, one a high school art teacher from Wisconsin and another an elementary art teacher from South St. Paul, and asked if they would share about the impact of art and being in an art classroom on their students. The quotes scattered throughout this Outlook are all in response to the high school art educator asking students to talk about how art class has impacted them. I hope you enjoy hearing from the teachers, their students, and seeing a peek into their classrooms and teaching.  

I've never been one to take an art class in high school because I believed that it wasn't as important as other classes. My senior year I finally decided to give it a shot and it's the best decision I've made this year. When I step into the art room, my body relaxes and I feel like I can have a break from my daily life. No worrying about grades and college decisions and my future, I can just let my creativity take the lead and step back from stress. Having the resources available to me, I discovered that I enjoy making art, and I was able to learn what medium I'm interested in the most. Not only does it help me manage anxiety, but I've made more friends. Now when I see people that I passed in the hallway without interaction for years or sat next to in class, we say hi or stop and chat when we see each other. Overall, my senior year has been less stressful, more fun, and full of more people that I have made connections with. I wouldn't trade that art class for anything. 
SENIOR ART STUDENT 

In this Outlook:

• Upcoming MCGT Events
  
• Monthly Discussion Groups
• Chapter/Community Group Events

• Resources
• Educator Resources
• Gifted Conferences
• and more!

ARTICLE

How do art classes benefit students? 

By Mary Wright
Art Educator in Waunakee WI

Having been an art teacher for over 25 years, my passion about the value of art and art education in students' lives has only grown. For me, art has always been a wonderful way to relax, deal with stress, work through hard times, and just enjoy myself. I've learned that this is true for most people. I worked with elementary age children for most of my teaching career. Young children approach art with enthusiasm and without concern over what others think. They don't compare their art to others. They aren’t afraid of mistakes. They just have fun. 

Unfortunately, as children get older and realize that they are being compared to those around them and being judged (graded), their perceptions about learning change and their perceptions about themselves change. They are either "good" at something or they are "bad". They start to worry, become self-critical, and close up inside. They stop taking risks, and they stop having fun. This, of course, is a generalization, but I've seen it happen often, too often. Even Picasso recognized this when he said, " Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up."  

So, the question for me as an educator is, "How can we make art (and education) fun again and enable students' creativity to soar?"

I've asked myself, "What kind of space do I like to be in? What environment would inspire me and encourage me to grow as an artist and a human being?". 

This is what I came up with: I want a space that is comfortable. I want a space that is safe. I want a space where people are kind to one another. I want a space where I am treated with respect. I want a space where I am allowed to express myself without fear of judgment. I want a space where I am allowed to make mistakes. I want a space full of music. I want a space where I can daydream. I want a space where I can rest. I want a space without rigid expectations, inflexible deadlines, and unnecessary rules. I want a space where I believe someone cares about me and is empathetic towards me as a flawed but beautiful human being. I want a space where I can laugh and have fun. 

I try to provide students with this type of learning environment. 

I cannot stress enough the importance of having fun. Too often, once we get older, we no longer see the connection between learning and having fun. But even Einstein said, “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” 

By exploring art and allowing ourselves to play, we realize there are many ways to learn, many ways of being intelligent, many ways to grow as a human being, many ways to have a rich and full life. Through art, we can break free from some of the things that have been holding us back, some of the labels that have been put on us (by ourselves or by others). Art points us in the direction of seeing the “big picture” so we can prioritize things in new ways, expressing ourselves in new ways, and value ourselves and others in new ways. We no longer see the world in black and white; we start to see the full rainbow. 

The art room is somewhere my creativity can thrive. I’ve gotten closer to quite a few people ever since the first day. We help each other grow as, not only artists, but friends.  Normal classes aren’t like that. I’ve gotten so lost in conversations and projects that thoughts of current stressors evaporate. Art is what keeps me sane sometimes. Art is truly the best way one can find peace within and create relationships they won’t forget. I learned how to manage my projects over time and I brought that skill over to my regular classes. Art changed my life.  
SENIOR ART STUDENT

ARTICLE

Art Education and Young Children

By Maren Daniels (she/her)
Elementary art teacher from South St. Paul, MN

It is part of our human nature to create. Children gravitate toward making a mark in their world. Creating music, generating movement, and expressing themselves through various visual art forms is part of what it means to be human.

I just finished my sixth year as an elementary art teacher in South St. Paul Public Schools. I teach Kindergarten through fifth grade students (or “artists,” as I refer to them). Although many of my students don’t identify as “artists,” I try to encourage them to think of art as it relates to our humanity. We learn about ancient cave paintings and petroglyphs from around the world. Why would someone want to create this kind of artwork and what were they trying to tell us? You’d be amazed by the answers from elementary students! Everything from “art is fun,” to “they wanted others to know they existed on this earth.”  

Art education is essential to our growth as people. Art helps build skills like hand-eye coordination, gross and small motor skills, visual literacy, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Art helps build perseverance, confidence, problem-solving skills, and it promotes self-expression. It helps kids work through stress and process big feelings. Of course this is not exclusive to young people; adults can absolutely benefit from art-making too. And creating art together as a family… one of the best ways to spend time together!

Two resources I’d like to share are Visual Thinking Strategies (Elementary/Middle) and the Critical Response Process (Secondary, Post-Secondary.) Both of these resources encourage deep reflection about visual art. They’re a great place to start when you’re looking for a way to assess a work of art and may feel overwhelmed about how to begin. 

The last resource I’d like to share is a book that I’ve written and illustrated called The Elements of Art. 

The Elements of Art are: line, shape, form, texture, value, space, and color; they are the foundation for creating any work of art. Minnesota state art standards require K-12 students to “use foundational knowledge and skills while responding to, creating, and presenting artistic work,” and identifying the seven elements of art is one of these foundational skills. The Elements of Art concludes with beginner, intermediate, and advanced-level art projects for future exploration and deeper learning opportunities. 

Art class has helped me have a new point of view in my daily life. I now see art in everything and everywhere I am, which creates a feeling of relaxation and understanding for me. Seeing art in things helps me appreciate them for what they are, what they could be, on and on, etc. This mindset is very calming and it helps me maintain a "chill." Without taking art class I think my way of thinking and absorbing information would be less developed. Being in art class this semester helped me become a better and more confident artist.
SENIOR ART STUDENT 

Highlight: Upcoming MCGT Events

MCGT Annual Picnic

August 19, 2023, 10am - 1pm
Lunch will be served at 11am

Join MCGT for our annual summer picnic at Newell Park in St. Paul! MCGT Members and Non-Members are welcome to join us, this event is open to all. It's a great opportunity to talk to and connect with other families!

Event is FREE - RSVP's are requested so that we know how much food and other supplies to provide. 

MCGT will provide hamburger and veggie burgers. Families are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will have some family activities including a Creation Station and the Amazing Scott Balloon Artist.

Have a highschooler in your family? We could use some help running activities. MCGT will provide a volunteer service hours certificate for those who volunteer their time. Email info@mcgt.net for more information and to sign up.

Families should bring:

• A side dish/dessert to share 
• Reusable plates and silverware for your family, so that we are as environmentally friendly as possible (MCGT will have limited disposable supplies)
• Beverages for your family
• Lawn chairs and/or blankets - there is a lot of grassy area around the shelter
• Optional: A favorite game to play with new friends

Please share this event with other families that are interested in learning more about MCGT. The annual picnic is a great way to make new friends among the Minnesota community of families of gifted children. There will be an opportunity to join MCGT at the picnic.  

If you have any questions, please contact info@mcgt.net

What is MCGT doing this summer? We are putting together some great speaker events for the upcoming 2023-24 school year! Registration will be opening in September. Watch for more details later this summer!

September  - Social and Emotional Aspects of Growing up Gifted with Edward Amend, Psy.D

October - MCGT's Annual Conference

November - Gifted and ADHD with C. Matthew Fugate, Ph.D.

January - Finding the Best Fit - High School and Beyond with Jaime Smith, M.A., M.S.Ed.

February - Essential School Strategies for 2e Students with Maria Kennedy, M.Ed.

April - The Joys of Raising Gifted Children with Tracy Inman, Ed.D.

For me, art class is a time to self-reflect. It's easier to think about how the actions you've been making lately affect you when you're creating art. With all the homework we students get, art class is a fantastic time to take a break and chat! Art class is an excellent way to make new friends and build stronger bonds with the people around you.  
FRESHMAN ART STUDENT 

Resources

Experiencing Art

In a recent talk Roxanne Richards, a MN artist, described her belief that art is a full circle interaction. The first half is the creation by the artist and the second half is the experience by the observers. She believes that art is not complete until you have both sides - creation and observation. We can all be part of the process of art, therefore, either from a creator or an observer, in that both are needed for the fullness expression of art.

Places to experience visual arts in Minnesota (this is not an exhaustive list - please share more ideas on the MCGT Facebook page)

Being in the art classroom itself is a nice calming atmosphere. Everyone in the classroom can calm down and get a break from the hectic school day. Instead of working on homework and studying, students can create pieces of art without any stress. The students get along and help communicate with each other for their projects which helps expand introverts' social skills without the added anxiety because of the calming atmosphere. It's a nice stress relieving time to just breathe and not have to worry about anything else. 
JUNIOR ART STUDENT 

Museums

Minneapolis Institute of Art in Minneapolis

Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona 

Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis

Rochester Art Center in Rochester

Owatonna Arts Center in Owatonna

Hmong Cultural Center in St. Paul

Rourke Art Museum in Moorhead

Ely Arts and Heritage Center in Ely

Outdoor Art

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis

Franconia Sculpture Park near Schafer

Western Sculpture Park in St. Paul

Anderson Center Sculpture Garden in Red Wing

Caponi Art Park in Eagan

Charles E. Gagnon Museum and Sculpture Garden in Rochester

Best Murals in Minnesota throughout the state

Minneapolis Murals and Street Art in Minneapolis

Coming to school in the morning is hard, especially when you might have been up late the night before because of homework or personal reasons. Still, on art days, I look forward to coming to school because of the environment the art room has created for my peers and me. Being in the art room has made me feel calm and ready for the rest of the day. One aspect I love about the class is the freedom created. We are not pushed to finish on time like in other courses. We can take time and complete the project until we feel it's done. We learn responsible decision-making, whether we want to add this or take away that, and the class gives the freedom of that. I always recommend an art class, even if you're not interested, just because of the calming vibe and laxation of the course and not to feel rushed. 
SENIOR ART STUDENT 

Did you know that MCGT's CHOICES Chapter has put together 10-15 minute videos about frequently asked homeschooling questions? They are available to all MCGT members!

Educator Resources

The Brilliance, Excellence and Equity Project

Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous students aren't being identified as gifted or succeeding in gifted programs at the same rates as other students.

But we are done asking why.

thinkLaw founded The Brilliance, Excellence and Equity Project - our nonprofit arm - to create a new narrative based on practical, but powerful right-now changes educators and leaders can implement immediately.

This is why I'm thrilled to invite you to The BEE Project's summer learning series.

Creating an Equity-Centered GT Classroom

Equitable GT Program Design for Education Leaders

Each virtual seminar provides 12 hours of professional development and will equip you with actionable insights and culturally affirming strategies for working with students and families of gifted students of color and fostering equity-centered gifted programs.

Both seminars promise to be transformative opportunities to learn in a joyful community with like-minded professionals and gain the right-now tools needed to shift the trajectory of our students lives through gifted education.

Free Outlook Subscription for Educators

Please pass on this invitation to the educators in your circle of support for your children and your district.  

MCGT invites all educators and MN Gifted stakeholders to subscribe FREE to the MCGT Outlook. The Outlook is an MCGT member benefit, but we are currently extending this offer to educators who are not members to provide additional resources and support for the families of gifted students and the gifted educators of MN.

Some content from The Outlook is “members only” material and will only be available if you are a MCGT Member.

Throughout my semester in the art room, I have seen how the creative process has changed me. I no longer second guess myself every paint stroke that I make, and I have learned to love imperfection, something that disrupted my life before. This past year has been hard for me at times, and having a place to consistently go where I know that I can find peace has been amazing. It's almost as if art is something that puts me into perspective on my life and makes me look at the bigger picture. No matter who you are or what you do, you can find peace and love for yourself in art.  FRESHMAN ART STUDENT 

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MCGT Monthly Discussion Groups

Anyone is welcome, Monthly Discussion Groups open to members and non-members. We look forward to meeting you!

Drop in and join us - no registration required.

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Talented Tots

Do you have a bright or talented kid between the ages of 1 and 5?  (Check out this description if you’re not sure.)  Come discuss all the hilarity, exasperation, and joy of raising bright young kids with other parents who get it! This supportive parent community is a place to ask questions, share stories, meet new friends, and exchange tips and ideas. 

Facilitated by Danika Maddocks, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, and fellow parent of a talented tot. Sponsored by the Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented CHOICES chapter.

Time: 11am – 12 pm

First Tuesday of the Month -
August 1, September 5, October 3
No meeting in July due to the July 4th holiday

Photo by Aleksandr Barsukov on Unsplash

Building Bridges

Are things just not working at school even though your child is really smart? Does your child have wide differences in skills? You may be parenting a twice exceptional child. Join the MCGT 2E discussion group to connect with other parents who are also on this journey, discussing concerns, successes, educational options and much more. 

Time: 7:00-8:00pm

Second Wednesday of the Month -
July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11

Lean On Me

You are not alone in this journey of parenting bright children. Find your people in this monthly discussion group where we talk about  raising gifted, creative and talented children. The group focuses on listening, generating ideas, resource sharing, and is for anyone who is a caregiver of elementary and teenage gifted, creative and talented kids.

The group is facilitated by Dr. Teresa Argo Boatman, a local psychologist who specializes in working with gifted people.

Time: 7:30-8:30pm

Fourth Tuesday of the Month -
July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24

Chapter and Community Group

Announcements

Most events are open to all MCGT members, but some may require chapter membership and/or a fee as noted.  

We are grateful to the volunteers that keep MCGT's chapters and community groups running. MCGT events, including chapter/community group events, may be virtual or in-person.

Check out the MCGT website and Events Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

The Gifted UpNorth group of the Minnesota Council for the Gifted & Talented invites you to join us for a series of summer connections.

Gifted UpNorth Summer Series
Come to one, or come to all of these FREE opportunities to connect, share resources, and discuss opportunities for our gifted kids (proof of giftedness not required). Reach out with questions anytime at GiftedUpNorth@MCGT.net.

Gifted UpNorth Families Connect In Person
Bring the whole family. Pack your lunch or snacks and a drink, and join us for a short activity and free play while we look for common interests among kids and common needs among parents.
· Sunday, June 25th, 2-4pm at Olcott Park in Virginia.
· Monday, July 17th, 11-1pm at Bennett Park/Splash Pad in Hibbing.
· Thursday, August 10th, 5-7pm in Chisholm (location TBA).
RSVP to GiftedUpNorth@mcgt.net so we can send you additional info on the activities, where/how to find us, and be notified for any rain/weather cancellation.

Gifted UpNorth Parents Connect Online
Up here in northern Minnesota, we are geographically so spread out! Join other parents for a virtual ‘cup of coffee’ without the drive time! We’ll share resources and chat about learning opportunities.
· Saturday, June 17th at 7:00pm
· Tuesday, July 11th at 9:00am
· Tuesday, August 22nd at 7:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 846 7560 5711 Passcode: UPNORTH
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84675605711?pwd=K3ZYZjIzOEFuYStpT1Qyb0RkandxUT09

Looking forward to seeing you there!
Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented
GiftedUpNorth@MCGT.net

Please join us this spring/summer for Gifted+2e Meet-Ups in Rochester with MCGT's Driftless Gifted (DG2e) Community Group!

See Schedule Below. RSVPs Requested.

Do you have Gifted & Talented (G/T) & Twice-Exceptional (2e) Children in the "Driftless" Region of Southwest Wisconsin, Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa?

Driftless Gifted (“DG2e”) – an MCGT Community Group – will be piggybacking on community events throughout the Driftless region (tri-state SE MN / SW WI / NE IA area, near Rochester/Winona/La Crosse/Decorah) this season in order to hold low-key meet-ups for our members. 

If you live in or near the Driftless and would like to keep on top of ALL the options, please join our group! It’s free: https://www.driftlessgifted.com/  

We’ve decided to piggyback on all of this season’s “Rochester Tag” events (Without going into too much detail, I will say that there are multiple good reasons I’ve selected it, and I believe it will be a great fit for our community’s families! All the fun details at https://www.rochestertag.com/.)

Since our DG2e community is still small and spread out, we can’t promise that there will be other DG2e members at each of these events. If you plan to come, an RSVP on the reminder post for each event within our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300372823630651/) would be great, and will help others decide to come! We (the DG2e members) might also coordinate via our Facebook page to do picnic lunches or lunch out together after the events.  

I hope that our family will be able to make most of these, with our almost-7-year-old. Rochester Tag says “We cancel the games in sub-zero temperatures, ferocious lightning storms, and tornados. Otherwise, we’re on!” 

Hope to see you there!

Nicole Unnasch

DRIFTLESS GIFTED 
("DG2e")
A Community of Families with 
Gifted & Talented (G/T) & Twice-Exceptional (2e) Children 
in the "Driftless" Region of 
Southwest Wisconsin, Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa

https://www.driftlessgifted.com/

info@driftlessgifted.com

Remaining Schedule for Spring/Summer 2023:

DG2e member arrival/introductions: 10am. (Then Rochester Tag is from 10:33–11:33am.)

July 15: Roy Sutherland Park

July 29: Cook Park

August 12: MLK Park

August 26: Cascade Lake Park / “Zumbro West”

MCGT 2e Parent Group Listserv

The MCGT 2e Parents Group listserv is the perfect place to ask questions, offer advice, and find out what resources are available. No matter what you’re dealing with, chances are someone else has already been through it and is willing to help. To join the list, please contact the MCGT office. You must be an MCGT member and be working with 2e issues to be eligible.  We hope to hear from you soon. 

“Driftless Gifted”

(or “DG2e” for short)

Families in the largely rural “Driftless” Region of Southeast Minnesota – essentially, the greater Mississippi Valley blufflands – now have a new way to network with other local gifted and twice-exceptional families: A new parent group, loosely based in La Crosse, Wisconsin covers the entire Wisconsin/Minnesota/Iowa tri-state border region and is reaching out to the underserved surrounding counties within about a 1.5-hours’ drive radius from the city of La Crosse.

New families can join by either requesting membership in the Facebook Group, or by sending an email.

The G Word

MCGT is pleased to be a part of the Partnership Network for the G Word. This partnership will provide MCGT access to a broader network and additional resources and will bolster our mission of making connections, providing support, offering resources and growing advocacy for gifted learners and their families. 

CHOICES Forum

The CHOICES Chapter would like to extend an invitation to follow our happenings by requesting to join our group forum on groups.io.

Curated Education

Homeschooling

Online Learning

Independent Study

Charter and Private School

Enrichment and Experiential Learning

Shared Time

CHOICES Gifted Homeschooling Videos

The CHOICES Chapter has put together a series of video discussions with veteran families that answer common questions about homeschooling and learning choices for gifted kids. Most discussions range from 10-20 minutes, and each panel features four parents with experiences on the topic. If you are looking for information and/or reassurance about the academic options for your child, come check out the videos!

These videos are available to all MCGT members, you do not need to be a CHOICES chapter member to view them. 

MCGT Scholarships

Scholarships for MCGT events and for MCGT memberships are available through the Betty Johnson Scholarship Fund.

Research Request

Researchers occasionally reach out to MCGT in order to find participants for their research. While we share this information with our members, this is not affiliated with or endorsed by MCGT.

Seeking Participants for a Giftedness & Media Literacy Survey

You are invited to participate in a research study about giftedness and media literacy.

We are seeking participants who:

• Are parents/guardians of children between 8 and 12 years of age who have been identified as gifted by a school or qualified practicing psychologist.

The anonymous survey will take approximately 20 minutes of your time. At the end of the survey, you will have the option to be entered into a randomized drawing for a chance to win 1 of 10 electronic, $25 Amazon gift cards.

If you are interested in participating in the study, you can access the survey with the following link:

Survey Link

Contact Information:

Please contact the graduate researcher, Shannon McDonald, or her Faculty Advisor, Dr. Catherine Little if you have any questions or concerns.

Principal Investigator/Graduate Researcher:
Shannon McDonald, shannon.mcdonald@uconn.edu

Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Catherine Little, Catherine.little@uconn.edu

UConn IRB Protocol X23-0306 Approved May 25, 2023

Gifted Conferences

2023 SENG Conference
July 21-23, 2023, Villanova University

Registration is Open!

NAGC 2023
Nov 9-12, 2023
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL

Registration is Open!

Stay Connected

MCGT Membership

We value our MCGT members and need active and engaged members to stay healthy as an organization. One way you could help us is sharing information about MCGT with others. As a reminder, the benefits of membership include getting to FIND YOUR PEOPLE and:

Regular/Family is $40.00 for one year and $75.00 for two years and if you want more than one chapter affiliation, it is an additional $18 (which goes back directly to the chapter identified).

Chapter and Community Groups

Connect with other families by joining an MCGT chapter and/or community group. You can join one chapter for free with your MCGT membership. You do not have to live in that chapter's region to join. 

Website Resources

Gifted Resources

Twice Exceptional - 2e

 MN Gifted Professionals

Advocating in Your Community

MCGT Sponsors

MCGT Member Speaker Video Library

Support Gifted Families

MCGT sponsors many events throughout the year and partners with other organizations that serve families of gifted learners. Please consider supporting MCGT with a donation. Your support helps us keep MCGT events and membership affordable to families. Donations also allow us to provide scholarships to MCGT events for families with gifted & talented children.

MCGT is grateful to our sponsors for supporting our website and the Outlook newsletter. 

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