I was so excited to see how MOMA could deliver an off-site program in a Adult Day Facilities environment, plus it gave me the option to see both Art Work observation conversations and studio based work.It was very interesting as many of MOMA's inside gallery logistics were very different. There were more participants within the group, less caregivers, 70% of them spoke Spanish and only one man within the group. Merly the Educator facilitated it beautifully - engaging everyone throughout.
The Program began with observations of artwork based around the theme of 'Chance and Order' - the main focus being on Pollock's work. After discussing the work in some depth, the group then created their own pieces using marbles and paint within a box. This art form was well thought and didn't get any participant dirty or confused as it was fun and addictive (trying to scribble all over the page similarly to Pollock).
This Program at Sunnyside was very different to MOMA's on-site, but thats how it should be! We as Educators or Co-ordinators work around Logistics and what the participants want within the Care Facility.
