Artist Badge Requirements (2003 edition of Webelos Handbook)
Do these:
- Talk to an artist in your area or to your art teacher about the different occupations in the art field. Make a list of them.
- Create a scrapbook (portfolio) of your Artist activity badge projects and show it to your den leader.
And do five of these:
- Draw or paint an original picture out-of-doors, using the art materials you prefer. Frame the picture for your room or home.
- List the primary and secondary colors. Explain what happens when you combine colors.
- Using a computer, make six original designs using straight lines, curved lines, or both.
- Draw a profile of a member of your family.
- Use clay to sculpt a simple object.
- Make a mobile, using your choice of materials.
- Make an art construction, using your choice of materials.
- Create a collage that expresses something about you.
- While you are a Webelos Scout, earn the Cub Scout Academics belt loop for Art.
Where to go for Help
- Montclair Art Museum FREE (under 12); $ (discount with student ID)
- BEST DEAL: Free Admission for everyone:
- On the first Thursday of the month 5–9 p.m. (October – June)
- On the first Friday of every month Noon–5 p.m.
- 3 South Mountain Ave., Montclair
- (973) 746-5555
- http://www.montclairartmuseum.org
- BEST DEAL: Free Admission for everyone:
- Visual Arts Center of NJ FREE (exhibits); $ (classes/tours/workshops)
- 68 Elm St., Summit
- (908) 273-9121
- http://www.artcenternj.org/
- Morris Museum $
- BEST DEAL: “Pay as You Wish” Admission
- On the second and third Thursday of each month from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
- 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown
- (973) 971-3700
- http://www.morrismuseum.org/
- BEST DEAL: “Pay as You Wish” Admission