Falling Into Winter

This years Art Show titled, "Falling Into Winter" was such a neat experience and one that will be remembered. I really enjoyed how our cohort was able to get together to celebrate the creative pieces that our Fine Arts students made. I must say I was so impressed with every singe classes Artwork and I was inspired from each one for my own Fine Arts class.

I was happy to see how many students and families came to the event including two of my own students. An event like this is such a great way to incorporate parents and families into the school culture and to give them a chance to see the projects that their children have been working on. Additionally, the expressions of pride and excitement on the children's faces were so rewarding to see. You could tell that they really enjoyed the show and to see their art displayed in a professional manner.

I noticed that with my display it attracted a lot of younger students, for the pieces looked very silly and funny (entirely the point of the assignment). This was great, for when I taught the lesson students really loved how silly their Picasso Pumpkin faces looked and I was happy to see that this amusemet transferred to the children at the show.

I would love to create an event like this either in my own classroom or school. I remember when I was in high school students were allowed to frame and display paintings or drawings on the walls of our foyer. It gave this space an art gallery feel when you walked into the building and really livened up the area. Just one of the many ways to incorporate art into the school.

Here is a picture of my students Picasso Pumpkins as well as a few others from the Art show.