Inspired Art 2010
The SCORES Inspired Art Project takes poems produced by America SCORES Milwaukee youth and asks artists to create one of a kind pieces inspired by their words. As a part of a new annual tradition, each piece will be photographed and compiled in a graphic collection of SCORES art and imagery. The project offers a new way to bring the words of SCORES youth to life.
Who
Artists of all types including painters, graphic and fashion designers, sculptors, jewelry makers, architechts, etc.
What
The SCORES Inspired Art Project takes poems produced by SCORES youth and asks artists to create one of a kind pieces inspired by their words. As a part of a new annual tradition, each piece will be photographed and compiled in a graphic collection of SCORES art and imagery. The project offers a new way to bring the words of SCORES youth to life. Submitted and accepted pieces were featured at the event on October 22nd, 2010.
When
Artists worked on their pieces starting in July through October.
The Inspired Art event will was held the evening of Friday, October 22nd
Where
Moct, located in Milwaukee's Historic 3rd Ward
Why
Inspired Art introduces the words, reflections, and experiences of SCORES youth into the community. Creative interpretation by artists shows our youth the power and limitless impact of their words and voice. The Project raises money so that this important work and programming can continue to be offered to Milwaukee's urban youth.
America SCORES Milwaukee | 7101 W Good Hope Road | Milwaukee, WI 53223 | 414.358.2510
© 2010 America SCORES Milwaukee
Brittany Miller
Inspired By
"My Mom"
My emotions are stirring
because my mom is in Iraq.
She is fighting with guns
firing at her.
She is fighting for her life
and for people’s freedom.
And when she comes home I will welcome her with open arms.
My mom is the best mom someone could ever have.
By Taylor H., Age 13
To view additional artwork to be featured at the 2010 Inspired Art event, please
Art, Inspired by Kids
The SCORES Inspired Art Project takes poems produced by SCORES youth and asks artists to create one of a kind pieces inspired by their words. As a part of a new annual tradition, each piece will be photographed and compiled in a graphic collection of SCORES art and imagery. The project offers a new way to bring the words of SCORES youth to life. Submitted and accepted pieces will be featured in the SCORES auction on October 22nd, 2010. Even if you are not an artist, you can be involved by reading the poems and sharing in the beauty of the art. By participating in this cycle of inspiration, you are giving a child a chance to be heard and recognized. You are helping to create something beautiful.
inspiration, noun (ĭn’spə-rā’shən)
1. Stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity. 2. An agency, such as a person or work of art, that moves the intellect or emotions or prompts action or invention. 3. Something, such as a sudden creative act or idea, that is inspired. 4. The quality of inspiring or exalting: a painting full of inspiration. 5. Divine guidance or influence exerted directly on the mind and soul of humankind. 6. The act of drawing in, especially the inhalation of air into the lungs.
Inspired Art Planning Committee
Rania Dempsey
Joel Hamann
Jeanne Jaskolski
Jill Kudick
Debbie Schaefer
Tricia Shinners
2010 Featured Artists
David Lenz
John Colt
Jerome Latawiec
Sally Wozniak
Anonymous Artists
Photos from the 2010 Inspired Art Event
