Paint Your State
By incorporating watercolor painting into a community conversation or planning meeting, you can reduce technological distractions such as people responding to emails or scrolling on social media.
At an introductory level, watercolors are a relaxing and forgiving way to incorporate art into other community meetings or topics by giving participants a few simple instructions and then having them create while the facilitator continues with the meeting agenda or topic. You can partner with an experienced facilitator to introduce this activity to your group, or you can lead both activities at once.
Every state has certain themes and identifiers that make residents feel special, unique, and proud of where they are from. By tapping into those shared identifiers with your participants, you can help start a conversation while everyone creates a unique piece of artwork around the topic. What common identifiers exist in your state, community, or group? What could you provide a simple outline for participants to illustrate as you discuss the topic to reinforce the concept and engage the creative and analytical sides of a person’s mind?
Timeframe to complete project: Less than 2 Hours
Cost Range: Free to Download
Key Words: Watercolor, Community Conversation, Meeting Activities, Beginner, Introductory Arts, Art, Fun, Community, Youth, Sense of Place, Interactive Elements
This project was created by University of Kentucky Community Arts Extension. Click on the link below to access the resource.