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Multi-media Painting
Milwaukee, WI
 Della Wells' mixed media work evokes everyday scenes and cultural values.
She specializes in pastels and incorporates found objects in her pieces. Her work includes dolls, boxes, cards, painted vests and more. In a program, Della
leads participants in the process of creating a
project using found objects. A goal is to educate students as to how art, culture and history (including family history) are connected.
Program Formats
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A general presentation
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An introductory workshop
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An in-depth workshop
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An residency
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Best for Ages
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Early elementary
Grades K-2, ages 5-7
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Upper elementary
Grades 3-5, ages 8-10
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Middle school
Grades 6-8, ages 11-13
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Adults, ages 18 and up
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Mixed audiences of any age
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Costs
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Artist fee:
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$60/hour for workshops,
$500 for lecture
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Expenses:
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mileage
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Planning fee:
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$100 for involved project
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Materials:
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will vary with program
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Program Needs:
Slide projector
Availability:
Not available August and October.
Past Venues:
- Howard Finster Fest, Summerville, GA 2001
- Kentuck Festival of the Arts, Northport, AL 2001
- Milwaukee Public Museum
- St. Catherine’s Residence For Women, Milwaukee
- Golda Meir School, Milwaukee, 1999
- Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Sherman Park, Milwaukee
- Marquette University
- UW Milwaukee-Union Studio Arts and Craft Center
- The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
- VSA Arts, Milwaukee
- Artists Working in Education Inc. (AWE)
- Saint Amelia, Milwaukee
- Appleton Children's Museum
Contact:
Della Wells
631 E Hadley
Milwaukee, WI 53212
414/264-5459
last updated:
03/31/2009
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