Stealing a “Slow Art” moment at any time is a splendid antidote to the wild pace we often keep.
Glenna
WHAT IS SLOW ART?
Slow food began as a way to defy our fast food culture, slow living embraces local products and a “take only what you need” mindset, and then came slow art.
The slow movement is not about doing everything at a snail’s pace but rather savouring the things you do to find balance focusing on good quality over quantity.
Slow Art is about allowing time to look closely at an art object or painting and be amazed at what you can see. Studies have shown that people typically linger an average of only 17 seconds while viewing art in a gallery or museum. Taking time with beauty can be a little sanctuary - good for your mental health, and sparking your own creativity and wonder.
The good news is that slow art is gaining traction which includes some cities permitting psychiatrists to prescribe patients an art museum outing for their mental health, as well as police officers and doctors taking slow art classes to sharpen their powers of observation. The greatest benefit is that anyone can do it anywhere!
Imagine what you might find inside a work of art!
ART is right in the middle of taking it SLOW and getting in the FLOW!
THINK ABOUT IT!
Would your school or organization like a Slow Art chat, demo, and/or art activity with your group? Please contact me and I’d be happy to discuss the details.
MORE….
See blog post (December 2, 2022) for a more detailed discussion on Slow Art.
Slow Art Day was launched in 2009 and has been embraced by museums and galleries around the world. Next Slow Art Day is April 13, 2024. I’ll keep you posted on events closer to the day.
NEW - Art Curriculum!!
Slow Art curriculum is in the testing phase! Using my Alphabet Art as the base for each chapter, these teacher friendly lesson plans introduce the concept of Slow Art and how to use it as an antidote to the distraction children face today.
As well as providing lots of art activities, entertaining over-the-top alliterative stories, and famous artist bios and artwork, this curriculum touches on Language Arts, Social Studies, Art History and Culture.
With this program, no curator is needed for us to “SEE, THINK AND WONDER” about art together!
My gift to you! Enjoy free sample pages from
“Birds of a Feather”
“SLOW DOWN AND TAKE SOME TIME”
little ideas I’m incorporating into my life
Wednesday Walk in the Woods (or Wherever!) – Each Wednesday I take a short walk in nearby nature (or wherever :). Join my #wednesdaywalkinthewoods OR #wednesdaywalkwherever and tag me on Instagram! I’d LOVE to see where you’re walking.
Second Saturday – Once a month on the second Saturday we take some time to make a pot of soup and invite others to join us for a slow Saturday evening visit. If you’re in the area please drop by between 5 and 8 pm.
NEXT SECOND SATURDAY: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Slow Art Sunday – Watch my Instagram EVERY SUNDAY for a painting to learn the practice of slow looking.