ARNOLD SCHALKS INTERNET ARCHIVE / projects for/with children
RESISTANCE MUSEUM JUNIOR
Design and production of requisites for the extension of the museum for children from 9-14 years old.The Resistance museum Junior centres around four eye wittnesses: Eva, Jan, Nelly and Henk. These main characters - now at the average age of 82 – had the same age during the war as the current target group of the Resistance museum Junior. The extension is open to the public from October 17, 2013 on. Plantage Kerklaan 61, Amsterdam.
2009
the Paintposer
A painting workshop for talented students of the SKVR Music school from 9-12 years old. Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts, Rotterdam. Friday, December 11 / 16.30-18.30 h.
the Paintposer
A painting workshop for talented students of the SKVR Music school from 9-12 years old. Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts, Rotterdam. Friday, November 27 / 16.15-18.15 h.
A painting workshop for talented students of the SKVR Music school from 9-12 years old. Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts, Rotterdam. Friday, April 3 / 16.30-18.30 h.
2008
Wan switi Kresneti (Merry Christmas)
13 guest lectures with pupils of the JOG (Youth Reform Institution) of the Central Penitentiary Santo Boma. Part of the rehabilitation project of the JKB (Child Welfare Council) by the Surinamese theater maker Alida Neslo. Boma Polder, Suriname. October 13-1 December 1, 2008.
2007
Christmas play
Guest lecture with pupils of the JOG (Youth Reform Institution) of the Central Penitentiary Santo Boma. Part of the rehabilitation project of the JKB (Child Welfare Council) by the Surinamese theater maker Alida Neslo. Boma Polder, Suriname. December 6, 2007.
2006
Productiewerkplaats (production workshop)
12 Children from 8-12 years learned how to design and produce artwork. A series of lessons was spent on a single assignment. Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts, Rotterdam. 15 Wednesday afternoons from February 8 - May 31, 2006.
Flying Dutchman drawing workshop
A drawing workshop for children aged 6-13 years in the painter's studio of the Tiroler Landestheater. On occasion of the premiere of my set design for the opera 'the Flying Dutchman'. Organisation: Martina Natter June 16, 2006 / 14 - 16.30 hr.
Productiewerkplaats (production workshop)
7 Children from 8-12 years learned how to design and produce artwork. A series of lessons wa spent on a single assignment. Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts, Rotterdam. 15 Wednesday afternoons from September 21, 2005 - January 18, 2006.
2005
Polleak
A drawing workshop for children inspired by the work of Jackson Pollock. Hennekijnstraat, theater space. On the occasion of the Open Day of the SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts, Rotterdam. August 28 2005/ 12-16 h., non-stop.
2004
X-mas workshop
Workshop making christmas decorations with children up to 12 years. Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts, Rotterdam. December 18, 2004, 10-13 h.
Children and artists occupied a remarkable building. Dreams were once staged in its theatre, illusions were screened in its cinema. It served many customers as a building- or office supply store. It hosted advertisement companies and fashion designers. In 2004 it remained empty and served as a starting point for artistic phantasies. Organisation: 'AKKi e.V'. October 18-23, 2004.
On occasion of its 10th anniversary, the DoelenEnsemble organized a collaborative project with the SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts in the Eduard Flipsezaal of the Doelen, Rotterdam. Saturday May 8, 20O4 at 14 and 16 h.
Kinderkunstklas (Junior art class) spring 2004
A group of 9 children from 7-10 years learned several techniques and how to apply of different materials. The program included drawing, painting, lino-cutting, modelling and three-dimensional work. The course concluded with presentation on several locations (see above: Koning-Keizer-Digitaal) Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts, Rotterdam. 15 Wednesday afternoons from September 24, 2003 - January 21, 2004.
2003
Listening to a drawing
Workshop music/visual art for children from 7 -12 years as part of the series 'Holiday itches 2003'. Collaboration with singing teacher Cora Schmeiser. Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts, Rotterdam. October 14, 2003, 10-14 h.
Kinderkunstklas (Junior art class) autumn 2003
A group of 11 children from 7-10 years learned several techniques and how to apply different materials. The program included drawing, painting, lino-cutting, modelling and three-dimensional work. The course concluded with an exhibition of the individual works on our self-knotted KKK-web. Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts, Rotterdam. 15 Wednesday afternoons from September 24, 2003 - January 21, 2004.
A sound installation made by children as a contribution to the exhibition 'QI-Kunsteiland' (QI Art island) as part of the event 'Waterlife Rotterdam', that took place in the summer of 2003 on the Rotterdam waterfront. Water was the central theme of the program. The Maas river served as a setting. QI, Quarantaineweg 1, Rotterdam-Heijplaat.
Kinderkunstklas (Junior art class) spring 2003
A group of 13 children from 7-10 years learned several techniques and how to apply different materials. The course concluded with the presentation of the K.K.Kletter, a home-made digital typefont and two publications. Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts, Rotterdam. 15 Wednesday afternoons from January 29 - May 21, 2003.
2002
Back to nature
A drawing workshop as part of the cultural event 'RotterdamArtXpress'. Produced by: Orange event. Location: Artist's settlement near the museumpark next to the Dutch Architecture Institute (NAi). September 28, 2002, 14-16.30 h.
The 'Eye-, nose-, ear- and mouthbank'. Archive with 63 anatomical sketches drawn by the children.
(f.l.t.r./f.t.t.b.): Richelle, Rens, Annabelle, Jie-Yu, Babette, Max, Janell (hidden behind the easel), Bart, David, Sonia, Amy.
Kinderkunstklas (Junior art class) autumn 2002
12 children from 7-10 years learned several techniques and how to apply different materials. The course concluded with the presentation of an exclusive edition of the Junior Art Class Calender. Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts, Rotterdam. 15 Wednesday afternoons from September 6, 2002 - January 22, 2003.
Kunst im Park (Art in the Park)
4 Sculptors opened up their studio's for 60 art-minded children from 8-14 years. They provided the ideas, materials and tools for the creation of works of art to be developed and built together. The works were finally installed permanently in the Sculpture garden near the Akki-House. Arnold Schalks opened a word- and sound laboratory. In there, art was wrought out of words and texts. Riddles, puns, exciting and unexpected things could be found on signs hidden in the park. A quest with surprising answers. Akki-Haus in the Südpark, Siegburger Str. 25, Düsseldorf. August 26-30, 2002 / Mo-Fri 9-16 h.
Magic from the Far East
Introduction course of the faculty 'Visual Witching' of the SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts / School for Witchcraft / Open Academy for Magical Arts conceived for the next generation of witches and magicians from 8 -12 years as part of the manifestation 'Kids Adventure' in the Rotterdam Ahoy-Hall. Courses from August 14-16, 2002, each day at 11:00, 12:45, 14:15 and 15:45 h.
Houses, squares, parks, roads
Workshop Literature/visual art for children from 7 -12 years as part of the series 'Sunday itches 2002'. Collaboration with art teacher Jozef van Rossum. Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts. April 21, 2002, 10-16 h.
Noot-atelier (Nut-studio)
Nut-workshop as a sculptural contribution to amateur music festival 'Klinkt goed!' (Sounds good!). Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts. Location Concert- and Congress centre 'De Doelen', Schouwburgplein 50, Rotterdam. March 23, 2002, 10-13 h.
Spring
Workshop theatre/visual art for children from 7 -12 years as part of the series 'Spring itches 2002'. Collaboration with drama teacher Karolijne Tak. Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts. February 26, 2002, 10-16 h.
Kinderkunstklas (Junior art class) spring 2002
In the 'Kinderkunstklas', a group of 12 childeren from 7 -10 years learned several techniques and how to apply different materials. The course concluded with an exhibition in 'Villa Zebra', the local Junior Art Gallery. Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts, Rotterdam. 15 Wednesday afternoons from February 6 - June 5, 2002
2001
Bilder am Himmel (Images in the sky)
Wind-art project with kite building and kite painting for children in autumn half term. Organisation: AKKi e.V, Düsseldorf. Rheinwiese Düsseldorf-Oberkassel (D). October 11-14, 2001.
Transcription workshop for children from 7 up to 12 years as part of the cultural event 'Kids Adventure' in the Ahoy-hall, Rotterdam. The activity was commissioned by SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts / School for Witchcraft / Open Academy for Magical Arts. Workshop from August 17-19, 2001. Start daily at 10:30, 12:15, 14 and 15:45 h. Duration workshop: 45 minutes.
Featherlight tidings Russia / Netherlands
II Location Rotterdam
Language workshop for children from 7 -12 years as part of the cultural event 'Summer itches 2001'. Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts. Workshop: July 23-24, 2001, 10-17 h. Presentation: July 24, 2001.
I Location Togliatti
Language workshop for children from 8 -16 years in the Children's Park of the Avtozavodsky district in the city of Togliatti in Russia. The event was part of the annual 'Museum Picnic'. On invitation of, and in collaboration with the Düsseldorf visual artist Klaus Sievers. Organisation: Togliatti City Museum. Workshop: May 21-26, 2001 Presentation: May 27, 2001.
Twee werkelijkheden (Two realities)
Drawing workshop for children from 7-14 on the occasion of the presentation of the book 'De Andere Werkelijkheid van Jeroen Bosch' (the other reality of Jeroen Bosch) by horror-story writer Paul van Loon. Theater in the basement of bookshop Donner, Lijnbaan, Rotterdam. May 5, 2001, 14-15.30 h.
Kinderkunstklas (Junior art class) spring 2001
A group of 11 childeren from 8 -16 years learned several techniques and how to apply different materials. The course concludes with the presentation of a remarkable set of stamps. Organisation: SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts, Rotterdam. 15 Saturday mornings from February 10 - June 16, 2001
2000/2001
Huiskamerproject (Living room project)
Set-building and the production of requisites for two theater projects in the Rotterdam districts Feijenoord and Oude Noorden. Guided by directors Riëtte de Vries and Arianthe Oudshoorn, children up to 12 years made a play of approximately ten minutes that was performed in the children's homes. A project initiated by the SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts. December 2000 / February 2001.
2000
Dansen op het water (Dancing on water)
Workshop painting for children (age 8 up to 14 years) linked to the exhibition with the same name in the Rotterdam 'Maritiem Museum Prins Hendrik'. In collaboration with the Martitime Museum Rotterdam and the SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts. Maritiem Museum Prins Hendrik, Leuvehaven 1, Rotterdam. October 22, 25 and 27, 2000, 12.30-15.30 h.
1999
De Nieuwsgierige Aap (DNA)
Contribution entitled 'de Naäaprots' (the ape rock) to an educational project for elementary schools, commissioned by the SKVR-Open Academy for Visual Arts and the Rotterdam CBK (Centre for Visual Arts). Preview of the work in the CBK project space, Nieuwe Binnenweg 75, Rotterdam. Thereafter a long-term tour through Rotterdam schools. Preview: December 3, 1999 - January 4, 2000.
Bilder am Himmel (Images in the sky)
Wind-art project in autumn half term. Organisation: AKKi e.V, Düsseldorf. Rheinwiese Düsseldorf-Oberkassel (D). October 7-10, 1999
1998
Bilder am Himmel (Images in the sky)
Wind-art project in autumn half term. Organisation: AKKi e.V, Düsseldorf. Rheinwiese Düsseldorf-Oberkassel (D). October 8-11, 1998.
1995
Bilder am Himmel (Images in the sky)
Wind-art project in autumn half term. Organisation: AKKi e.V, Düsseldorf. Rheinwiese Düsseldorf-Oberkassel (D). October 19-22, 1995.
Word games and tree-fort building in the old oak trees. Parents are encouraged to participate. Art/poetry workshop with children in collaboration with Louise Loewen. Saint Norbert (CDN). July 3-6, 1995.
1994
Offenes Atelier (Open Studio)
Art made with/by children in public spaces. Poetry workshop with 8 to 16 year old children in the 'Südpark' in Düsseldorf. Organisation: AKKi e.V, Düsseldorf. AKKI-pavilion, Siegburgerstraße 25, Düsseldorf (D). June 2-5 and June 18, 1994
1993
Bilder am Himmel (Images in the sky)
Wind-art project in autumn half term. Organisation: AKKi e.V, Düsseldorf. Rheinwiese Düsseldorf-Oberkassel (D). October 11-14, 1993.
Woord in Beeld (Word in Image)
Art-library 'Rijnmond', Nieuwe Binnenweg 75, Rotterdam. CBK (Centre for Visual Arts) Rotterdam. June 6-16, 1993.
1991
Zu Land und zu Wasser (On Land and in the Water)
Art in a public park. Organisation: AKKi e.V, Düsseldorf. Allotment area, Düsseldorf (D). August 26-30, 1991.
1990
Nachtdrachen (Night kites)
Wind-art project in autumn half term. Organisation: AKKi e.V, Düsseldorf. Rheinwiese Düsseldorf-Oberkassel (D). October 8-11, 1990.
1989
Windverspielt
Wind-art project in autumn half term. Organisation: AKKi e.V, Düsseldorf. Rheinwiese Düsseldorf-Oberkassel (D). October 9-12, 1989.
the sculptors Gegen-Modell (Counter model)
Art made with / by children in public spaces. Organisation: AKKi e.V, Düsseldorf. Construction site in the city of Unna-Königsborn (D). September 11-15, 1989.