今年夏天, I had the opportunity to accompany a group of art educators from all around the United States on a week-long trip to Venice, 意大利. The trip was sponsored by 学校的艺术 杂志. Our travels included the 穆拉诺岛 and a tour of a glass-blowing factory there.We watched glass artisans demonstrate the glass-blowing tradition that dates back to 1291 on this tiny island.

然后....onto the island of Burano, renowned for its hand-made lace. The houses there were so bright and colorful they appeared to spring to life straight out of a crayon box!! Really, see the picture above!

The highlight was the 威尼斯岛 and all of its many sights and sounds! It was an amazing and very memorable place because of the art, 该体系结构, the people that have left there mark over the centuries and just the amazing survival story and intriguing history of the island itself.

World Reknowned Art Exhibition Event!....We were able to experience the La Biennale di Venezia.The art event is known world-wide and is held very two years. An artist is selected from each country around the world to show their art work at the event.

We n过 stop learning....过!!!The opportunity to visit and spend time with so many other art educators from across the nation was an opportunity that will not be forgotten soon! I love to bring back any art adventure that I may have to my students and share with them the vast world of art that is so much a reflection of our past, 现在和将来. In so many ways the arts are what define and document so much of what we see and study in the many cultures around this world including our own.