LOCATION:
County Government Center
701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz
EXHIBIT:
April 19 – May 17, 2013
RECEPTIONS:
- Student Reception: Thursday May 2, 4:00 – 6:30 PM
◦ With a public reception and certificate presentation to student artists by Supervisor Zach Friend
- First Friday – Friday, May 3, 2013, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
◦ With hands-on art activities led by Mariposa’s Art teachers
The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County is proud to present our ANNUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBIT featuring the artwork of studentsranging from Kindergarten through 6th grade.Works in a variety of media are on display – – paintings, drawings, mixed media and more.
“This exhibit promises to be inspiring as nearly 500 children are recognized for their hard work and creativity, publicly displayed for one month, and honored by a crowd filled with their families. When I see a child who is beaming with pride find their art work on the wall and proudly point it out to their loved ones I’m moved. This year, we’re inviting the public to join us in this colorful celebration of these students’ accomplishments.” – Sarah Brothers, Arts Education Manager.
For the first time, the Student Art Exhibit will host a First Friday reception for parents of students artists who were unable to attend the award ceremony and the public. The reception will feature a hands-on art activity led by Mariposa’s Art teachers.
Included in the show is student work from Amesti Elementary, Boulder Creek Elementary, Calabassas Elementary, H.A. Hyde Elementary, Linscott Charter, Mintie White Elementary, Mission Hill Middle School, Ohlone Elementary, Radcliff Elementary, San Lorenzo Elementary, Starlight Elementary, Tierra Pacifica Charter School, Watsonville Charter School of the Arts, and Watershed Art Studio. Participating Arts Education instructors include Noelle Correia, Linda Cover, Isabell Fearnsby, Maria Orr, Taylor Reinhold, Claudia Stevens, Gwen Toevs, and Susan Trimingham.
Additional photos available upon request.
Interview contacts:
Sarah Brothers, Arts Education Manager: [email protected] or (831) 475-9600 x18
Susan Trimingham, SPECTRA Teacher: [email protected] or (831) 475-2303
Isabell Fearnsby, Mariposa’s Art Teacher: [email protected] or (831) 566-8851
About the Cultural Council: In its 34th year, the Cultural Council’s mission is to promote, connect, and invest in the arts in order to stimulate creativity and vibrancy in Santa Cruz County. Visit our website: www.ccscc.org.
SPECTRA (Special Teacher Resources in the Arts), is the Cultural Council’s award winning arts education program, now in its 32nd year, bringing professional teaching artists to conduct classes and performances in dance, music, theater, literary and visual arts to schools throughout Santa Cruz County. Mariposa’s Art programs provide after-school art and music programs where youth learn to express themselves, creatively problem-solve, make healthy choices, and positively affect their communities.