Education
Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium provides opportunities for visitors, families, and students to experience the world of public art. Visitors can watch international artists create monumental sculptures from Maine granite, and attend workshops, lectures, and events during the duration of the 6-week symposium. The symposium is FREE and open to the public.

SCHOOLS ARE WELCOME
Student from pre-school to college participated in the 2007 symposium. Younger students came not knowing what to expect and then took in the stone sculptures with all of their senses-smelling the stone, rubbing the surfaces and feeling the variety of textures. One first grader asked sculptor Jo Kley what story went with his tower. When Jo responded, "You get to write your own story," the child's smile was as wide as his face. Many children stood between the "Sisters" of Roy Patterson and talked about being part of "their family."

High school and college students alike walked around the sculptures looking at details, noting the work in progress, the technique and style of each sculptor, and asking both technical and philosophical questions about the works. Students of all ages had the opportunity to view the evolving sculptures at both ground level and from the balcony overlooking the site, which fostered discussion about viewing art and life from multiple perspectives. This forum presented many opportunities for on-site conversations that were both preceded and followed up at schools in Hancock, Penobscot, and Washington counties. One of the younger students commented he had never been to an "outside museum."

The Symposium committee would like to express our appreciation to those schools whose teachers and administrators made the 2007 symposium an incredible experience possible for their students. The total number of students, who participated in the 2007 Symposium from September 5 to September 10, was 253. Participating schools included: Asa C. Adams School, Orono; Ella Lewis School, Steuben; Jonesport-Beals High School, Jonesport; Peninsula School, Winter Harbor/Gouldsboro; Sumner High School, Sullivan; Cave Hill School, Eastbrook; Hancock Elementary, Hancock; Narraguagus High School, Milbridge.

HOW SCHOOLS CAN PARTICIPATE
For more information on how your school can participate in a future symposia contact Jesse Salisbury at info@schoodicsculpture.org