Exhibition and Atelier
2019—Present Day
The size and structure of the exhibition Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material make it easier to define concepts that go beyond those strictly connected to the contents displayed and illustrate a way of working in the Reggio Emilia Approach where research, staff development, and collective and social exchange proceed together.
There were a number of motivations for choosing an investigation like “Mosaic,” which focuses on drawing and narration, for example the visual language and the verbal language. First of all, there was a desire to go deeper into and reignite interest in the powerful language of drawing, which risks becoming weakened in the everyday repetitiveness. In this case, the graphic language was approached from an unusual point of view already explored and verified with the children, according to which drawing is invigorated by words, and words are invigorated by the marks of drawing. The idea was to examine the extent to which drawing, and the materials and instruments used, are nourished by words and mental images and the extent to which the words and images are nourished by visual, tactile, bodily, and auditory perceptions.
Vecchi, V. (2019). A fascinating profession: For a democracy of knowledge. Innovations in Early Education: The International Reggio Emilia Exchange, 26(3), 4—15.
Call for Proposals
Accepting Proposals for 2024–2028
We are currently accepting proposals to host the Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition and atelier in North American communities. The call for proposals includes basic information for consideration, including the size and content of the exhibition, the characteristics of an exhibition venue, installation, shipping, and hosting a NAREA conference. The proposal guidelines offer a template for the content necessary to consider a proposal to host.
Please submit all proposals to NAREA.
North American Journey
Educators Unite For Children
This exhibition and atelier begins traveling in 2022. Follow the journey here as it unfolds.
Greenville, South Carolina
February 10, 2020–June 19,2020
First Baptist Day School
A version of Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition
Photos courtesy of First Baptist Day School
Atlanta, Georgia
June 27, 2019–January 31, 2020
Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool
A version of Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition
Photos courtesy of NAREA and Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool
Global Journey
Educators Unite For Children
Take a peak at Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material in the global community. These events are not affiliated with NAREA, we are simply sharing a platform for the journey of the exhibition.
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
September 27, 2019–January 3, 2020
Mexico
A version of Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition
Photos courtesy of Reggio Children®
Al Ain (Abu Dhabi)
October 2019
Zayed Central Library
A version of Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition
Photos courtesy of Reggio Children®
Together, we are empowering exceptional education.