
{"id":465109,"date":"2024-10-11T08:17:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T13:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/?p=465109"},"modified":"2024-10-11T08:17:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T13:17:28","slug":"join-us-for-aoeus-costume-contest-to-spark-creativity-and-joy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2024\/10\/join-us-for-aoeus-costume-contest-to-spark-creativity-and-joy\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Us for AOEU&#8217;s Costume Contest to Spark Creativity and Joy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Calling all fashionistas and costume enthusiasts! Prepare to celebrate your creativity with art-themed attire as we bring back <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/community.theartofeducation.edu\/posts\/%F0%9F%91%BB-costume-contest-lets-get-spooky-%F0%9F%91%BB?utm_source=manual\">AOEU&#8217;s Costume Contest<\/a><\/strong>. Picture this: You&#8217;re dressed to impress all while bringing art concepts to life. Your thoughtful ensembles channel the spirit of legendary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/smart-news\/incredible-halloween-costumes-inspired-by-famous-works-of-art-97000749\/?utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_medium=socialmedia&amp;fbclid=IwAR3NybW52-Pd6aD_V9XwJiOHvsmBdY7-Z1Zh1ZpZQYMHrLC4JqL-uYNkABg\">artists<\/a>. Your classroom is a vibrant runway where art takes center stage through your outfits. Boost engagement and make art education an unforgettable journey for all of your students! Grab your needle and thread and join us as we unveil fabulous ideas from the archives.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_459503\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-459503\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-459503\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Collage-AOEU-1024x512.png\" alt=\"costume collage\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Collage-AOEU-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Collage-AOEU-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Collage-AOEU-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Collage-AOEU.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-459503\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Images courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mrs.sheffer\/\">@mrs.sheffer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/artroom3111\/\">@artroom3111<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theartofintegration\/\">@theartofintegration<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Take part in the costume fun this year to ignite your creativity and enter to win a sweet prize!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Incorporating <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2022\/12\/dec-6-ideas-to-make-fashion-fun-in-the-art-room\/\">fashion<\/a> into art lessons adds a whole new level of excitement and <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.csp.edu\/cgi\/viewcontent.cgi?article=1331&amp;context=cup_commons_grad_edd\">engagement<\/a>. It&#8217;s a unique way to teach art concepts and make lessons more memorable. When teachers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/classroom\/1999\/10\/what-is-fashion\/\">express themselves<\/a> through their clothing and accessories, they can visually represent art concepts and artists.<\/p>\n<p>Not only can your artsy attire hook your students but it can also qualify you to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/community.theartofeducation.edu\/posts\/%F0%9F%91%BB-costume-contest-lets-get-spooky-%F0%9F%91%BB?utm_source=manual\">enter the AOEU Costume Contest<\/a> by November 1, 2024.<\/strong> The AOEU Community Team will select our top favorites and then we&#8217;ll bring it to YOU\u2014the AOEU art teacher community\u2014to vote for two winners! We will announce the winners on November 8. The best costume and a raffle winner will earn bragging rights and a pass to the <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/now\">Winter NOW Conference<\/a>. Plus, we&#8217;ll send a gift card to your favorite coffee spot because it&#8217;s that time of year when you need an extra boost of caffeine and warmth.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep reading to see fantastic costumes from years past to inspire you! Then, gain practical classroom applications to bring fashion fun to your students.<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_459514\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-459514\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-459514\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Copy-of-Unnamed-Design-copy-1024x594.jpg\" alt=\"artist costumes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Copy-of-Unnamed-Design-copy-1024x594.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Copy-of-Unnamed-Design-copy-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Copy-of-Unnamed-Design-copy-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Copy-of-Unnamed-Design-copy.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-459514\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Images courtesy of Amy Meadow and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sellsartstudio\/\">@sellsartstudio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Art Concepts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dressing up as an art concept or style isn&#8217;t just for fun, it&#8217;s also super practical. Take a look at the seven examples below to discover how you can be a walking lesson exemplar. Get creative, think outside of the box, and let unique costume ideas bring art terms to life!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_459513\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-459513\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-459513\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/@fishweirart.png\" alt=\"abstract costume\" width=\"590\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/@fishweirart.png 590w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/@fishweirart-281x300.png 281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-459513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fishweirart\/\">@fishweirart<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>1. Color Wheel Wonder<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Wear a multicolored outfit to represent the colors of the color wheel, like Kelly Dudek and her rainbow-inspired number. Bring in the team and get your colleagues to be different colors of your favorite supply like Erin Comer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_459504\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-459504\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-459504\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mini-Collage-2-1-1024x512.png\" alt=\"rainbow art supplies outfits\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mini-Collage-2-1-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mini-Collage-2-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mini-Collage-2-1-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mini-Collage-2-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-459504\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Images courtesy of Kelly Dudek and Erin Comer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>2. Texture Explorers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Incorporate different textures into your attire, such as a fuzzy sweater or a smooth satin top. To make a lasting impression, go over the top with a blow-up balloon costume like Amber Akes did!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_459505\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-459505\" style=\"width: 713px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-459505\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Amber-Akes.jpg\" alt=\"balloon dog costume\" width=\"713\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Amber-Akes.jpg 713w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Amber-Akes-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-459505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Amber Akes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>3. Symmetry Superstars<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Create a mirrored outfit or wear symmetrical patterns on both sides.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Shape Shapeshifters<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Dress up as a specific geometric shape or with an outfit theme based on a geometric shape.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Line Lovers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Wear striped or checkered patterns or draw temporary lines on your face or limbs. Become your very own stick figure like Molly Fairbanks!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_459506\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-459506\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-459506\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Molly-Fairbanks-stickman-art-teacher.jpg\" alt=\"stickman costume\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Molly-Fairbanks-stickman-art-teacher.jpg 720w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Molly-Fairbanks-stickman-art-teacher-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-459506\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Molly Fairbanks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>6. Perspective Pros<\/h3>\n<p>Experiment with clothing to create a sense of depth and perspective.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Value Vanguards<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Dress in grayscale or black-and-white to show varying shades and tones.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Different Artists<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dressing up as different artists is not only fun but also a great way to learn more about them. Select your favorite artist or one featured in your next unit and become Leonardo da Vinci, Frida Kahlo, or Vincent van Gogh for a day.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_459507\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-459507\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-459507\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/art-history-costumes-1024x512.png\" alt=\"art history costumes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/art-history-costumes-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/art-history-costumes-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/art-history-costumes-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/art-history-costumes.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-459507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Images courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theartoflfed\/\">@theartoflfed<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mephamart\/\">@mephamart<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gwhs_art\/\">@gwhs_art<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>1. Signature Style<\/h3>\n<p>Emulate the iconic look of the artist by dressing in their preferred style of clothing. For example, wear a funky hat and suit and draw a mustache to channel the spirit of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.salvadordali.com\/\">Salvador Dal\u00ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Artist&#8217;s Palette<\/h3>\n<p>Create a costume inspired by an artist&#8217;s color scheme. Dress in clothing to resemble the hues and tones commonly used in their artwork. For instance, dress in bright, bold colors with black accents to represent the vibrant, abstract style of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wassilykandinsky.net\/\">Wassily Kandinsky<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Artistic Accessories<\/h3>\n<p>Incorporate accessories to symbolize the artist&#8217;s work or personal life. For instance, wear flowers in your hair and find a stuffed monkey to depict Frida Kahlo, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/artwithmsdash\/\">Duangchai Swani<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brightdaydesigns\/\">Dayna Ensminger<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_459508\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-459508\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-459508\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Copy-of-Unnamed-Design-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"frida costumes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Copy-of-Unnamed-Design-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Copy-of-Unnamed-Design-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Copy-of-Unnamed-Design-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Copy-of-Unnamed-Design-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-459508\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Images courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/artwithmsdash\/\">@artwithmsdash<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brightdaydesigns\/\">@brightdaydesigns<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>4. Painted Masterpiece<\/h3>\n<p>Transform yourself into a living artwork by recreating a famous painting on your clothing or creating a wearable canvas. Paint your face to resemble a work of art like Andrea Lauren did to look like Roy Lichtenstein\u2019s work.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_459509\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-459509\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-459509\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Andrea-Lauren.jpg\" alt=\"painted face costume\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Andrea-Lauren.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Andrea-Lauren-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Andrea-Lauren-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Andrea-Lauren-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-459509\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Andrea Lauren<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>5. Signature Props<\/h3>\n<p>Use specific props associated with the artist to represent their artwork. For example, carry a sunflower bouquet to reference <a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/asset\/sunflowers-vincent-van-gogh\/hwEGmsM-FoHAwA\">Vincent Van Gogh&#8217;s sunflower series<\/a> like these three teachers did.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_459510\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-459510\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-459510\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Monet-Costume-1024x512.png\" alt=\"VanGogh costumes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Monet-Costume-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Monet-Costume-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Monet-Costume-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Monet-Costume.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-459510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Images courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kanestevensstudio\/\">@kanestevenstudio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rjclayco\/\">@rjclayco<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/inmulticolors\/\">@inmulticolors<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>How can you bring these <\/strong><strong>fashionable<\/strong> <strong>ideas to your classroom and curriculum?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can bring the fashion fun to your own classroom as well! Students design costumes inspired by their favorite art style, movement, or medium. Students explain their costume designs and present their creations to the class. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ct1zSZkvSKJ\/\">this short video<\/a> to see what this could look like in your classroom or as an added component to your art show. An exhibit like this fosters enthusiasm for learning, encourages self-expression, and celebrates the diverse world of art. It&#8217;s a fun way for students to explore their artistic preferences and showcase their creativity!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_459512\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-459512\" style=\"width: 581px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-459512\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/@artroomadventures.png\" alt=\"warhol costume\" width=\"581\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/@artroomadventures.png 581w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/@artroomadventures-300x254.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-459512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/artroomadventures\/\">@artroomadventures<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/community.theartofeducation.edu\/posts\/%F0%9F%91%BB-costume-contest-lets-get-spooky-%F0%9F%91%BB?utm_source=manual\">AOEU Costume Contest<\/a> is an amazing way to blend art and fashion with fun and learning! When students dress up, they bring art concepts and famous artists to life which enhances their learning experience. Costumes help them understand and remember art concepts more easily and they feel a stronger connection to what they&#8217;re learning. As teachers, let&#8217;s embrace the power of costumes and use the AOEU Costume Contest as a fun teaching tool to get students excited and involved. We can&#8217;t wait to see all of the creative and imaginative entries in this year&#8217;s contest. Let&#8217;s celebrate hands-on, immersive learning, self-expression, and the awesome mix of art and fashion!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What are some ideas you have for this year\u2019s costume contest?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>How do you encourage your students to dress for success in the art room?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calling all fashionistas and costume enthusiasts! 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