"Any individual who is required to think­and in a democracy one must pray
that this includes the majority­will think more effectively if she or he has at some
time experienced the creative process through the arts."­John C. Polyani, Professor
of Chemistry, University of Toronto, Co-winner Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1986.

artists
         in schools

· Encourage divergent, creative, flexible thinking
· Provide positive models for discipline and commitment
· Teach new skills and reinforce basic skills
· Build self-confidence
· Encourage racial tolerence and cultural literacy

important things to know!
· MASC screens artists to ensure programs are artistically excellent and educationally relevant
· MASC artists can plan specialized programs for your class
· Teachers' workshops can be arranged
· Discounts are available for extended stays and groups of schools booking together
· Prices do not include GST
· Schools boards beyond the National Capital region pay a 25¢ per km. travel fee

upcoming special events!!!

· Young Authors and Illustrators Conference / May 1999
· Young Artists Symposium / Spring 1999
· First Nations Ways / Spring 1999
· Storytelling Day / November 1998