Victory Park
1201 N. Pershing Ave.
Stockton, CA  95203
(209) 940-6315   
education@hagginmuseum.org

The Haggin Museum is pleased to once again feature the work of student artists from the public and private schools of San Joaquin County.

For 78 years the museum has honored the vision of founding individual Robert T. McKee by hosting this exhibition which features the work of student artists in kindergarten through grade 12.

Due to the immense number of entries (more than 1,300 in 2008), the walls of the Lower and Upper West Galleries are covered from top to bottom with two-dimensional art works. These include works created with crayons, colored pencils, pastels, watercolors, oil and acrylic paints; in addition to photographs and mixed-media pieces. Three-dimensional works created from clay, wire, found objects and other materials are displayed on pedestals throughout the galleries. Altogether the works create a vibrant and eclectic display of the creativity of San Joaquin County’s young artists.

The Haggin Museum is proud of its longstanding partnership with the schools of San Joaquin County and honored to again celebrate the effort and expression of young artists in our community..

PROFESSOR S. BRETT DEBOER SELECTED AS EXHIBITION JUDGE
S. Brett DeBoer, Professor of Graphic Design at the University of the Pacific has been selected as the judge for the 2009 McKee Student Art Exhibition.

A favorite of students since he began teaching at the University of the Pacific in 1999, DeBoer teaches all levels of graphic design, computer graphic design, production and graphic design history. He brings both playfulness and professionalism to the studio classroom and many of his former students are now active and successful designers.

In addition to his current work on historic typography, DeBoer is very involved in the Stockton community. He has done design and consulting work for the VoteSmart project and is involved in advocacy for a “total streets” approach to urban planning. He has also worked on park interpretation in Colorado and public art on Stockton’s Miracle Mile and in Weston Ranch.

A committed friend of The Haggin Museum, he taught a workshop during the J.C. Leyendecker exhibition in 2006, and an Art Adventures workshop based on the work of Vincent Van Gogh in 2007.

OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, February 7, 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Celebrate with students, their families and teachers at the opening afternoon of the 78th McKee Student Art Contest & Exhibition, to be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, 1:30-3 p.m.

This free reception is sponsored by the museum’s Junior Women’s Group, who will provide punch and cookies for the guests. A Delta College student ensemble will enliven the event with jazz music performed in the Hull Gallery. This annual reception has repeatedly set attendance records.

GALLERY TALK: Visual Arts in Education
Thursday, February 19, 7:00 p.m.

Join Curator of Education Lisa Cooperman for an informal gallery talk about the McKee Student Art Exhibition at the museum’s 3rd Thursday evening event. She will talk about the stages of children’s artistic evolution evident in the show and why arts education is important. This event will feature special guest teachers and exhibition award winners. This evening event is included with regular museum admission and no reservations are necessary.

ART ADVENTURES: McKee Student Art Workshop
Saturday, March 14, 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Please note change: Janet Men of the Museum Education Department will lead March's Art Adventures workshop for families with children ages 5-12. Workshop participants will view the exhibition in the Lower West Gallery and create their own mixed media masterpiece inspired by the young artists. Animals, music and self-portraits offer limitless ideas for creative self-expression and art-making fun.

Advance reservations are strongly recommended, as there are only 25 spaces available. Remaining seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call (209) 940-6315 or e-mail education@hagginmuseum.org to reserve a space.

MUSEUM INFORMATION
The Haggin Museum is located in Stockton's Victory Park, 1201 N. Pershing Ave., and is open Wednesday-Sunday, 1:30-5 p.m. and 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month from 1:30-9:00 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults 18 and up; $2.50 for youth ages 10-17, students with a valid I.D., and seniors 65 and over; and free for museum members and children under 10 accompanied by an adult. Admission is free to all visitors on the first Saturday of every month.

Free docent-led tours may be booked in advance by contacting Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6315 or education@hagginmuseum.org. For disabled access, call ahead at (209) 940-6311 or 940-6317.