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Paul G. Vallas

"These mosaics have played a significant role as ongoing teaching tools for the schools. NetworkArts includes what it refers to as "message tiles" -- tiles that actually contain detailed curricular information that underlies the topics illustrated in mosaic form. This leaves a lasting learning tool for generations of students to come. "

Paul G. Vallas
CEO
School District of Philadelphia


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NetworkArts is dedicated to expanding children's opportunities to express themselves, to explore science, the arts, and the humanities, and to create art that permanently transforms their communities. The multi-faceted educational programs of NetworkArts have transformed the lives of thousands of children and enriched countless communities for over a decade.

Through a richness of process, NetworkArts begins with the curriculum and ends with the art form of tile mosaics. Students broaden their life experiences by collaboratively exploring new and exciting topics, dissolve age barriers through hands-on intergenerational projects, and instill pride in their communities by creating lasting legacies through vibrant informational mosaics. Its major emphasis is environmental education. Its major goal is to create a region-wide public art classroom in ecology with the participation of thousands of students. To date, over 50 of these mosaics can be found in museums, schools, and other public institutions.

Click here to take a sample mosaic tour.

Featured Project

Pickett School, Central Germantown Family Center
The Seven Global Ecosystems

Over 20 field trips were included in this urban ecology program that culminated in a 100-foot long mosaic detailing the seven major global biomes.

Sponsored By: The generosity of numerous foundations and individuals

Programs Sponsors

Michael Whelk

News

Fall 2006

Sponsored by Microsoft Corporation, NetworkArts works with 6th and 7th Grade students at Blankenburg School to create a Model for a Green City featuring “green” architectural details, wetlands protection, preservation of green and open space, and water quality strategies.

Spring 2006

Sponsored by Rohm and Haas Company, NetworkArts creates two mosaics at the Franklin Institute with the Institute’s PACTS science students on environmental stewardship strategies.

Early 2005

Sponsored by the Rohm & Haas Company, NetworkArts works with over 1,000 students at Lincoln High School to create a 135-foot long mosaic depicting a 20,000 year history of environmental issues, events, and conservation.

Late 2004

Commissioned by Philadelphia International Airport, and working with teens from a social services program, NetworkArts creates a mosaic on the History of Flight, which appears on permanent display at the security section of Terminal B.