STUDENT SHOWS
In-person student shows are endlessly valuable. It's a great opportunity for young artists to recognize and celebrate their accomplishments, stand back, and truly look at their creative journey. For parents and community members, in-person shows are opportunities to see their child's creative vision. Often family members are surprised by the message their child chooses to convey; this often sparks unlikely and nuanced conversation. Younger students get a chance to see the work of their older peers, while experienced students can look back on how far they've come.
Curating students shows that average 600 artworks is wildly challenging though endlessly valuable. I am always so taken aback by the breadth of student voices. In the classroom I encourage students to explore issues that they care about and students shows enable kids to showcase their values as much as their artwork - this spills out into the gym-turned-exhibition hall. These debates cover topics that range from voting rights to vegetarianism and everything in between. Artistic expression acts as a starting point for conversation, and often allows students to visually cover topics they may not have the words for elsewhere - it is humbling to see on within our walls.
Curating students shows that average 600 artworks is wildly challenging though endlessly valuable. I am always so taken aback by the breadth of student voices. In the classroom I encourage students to explore issues that they care about and students shows enable kids to showcase their values as much as their artwork - this spills out into the gym-turned-exhibition hall. These debates cover topics that range from voting rights to vegetarianism and everything in between. Artistic expression acts as a starting point for conversation, and often allows students to visually cover topics they may not have the words for elsewhere - it is humbling to see on within our walls.
Click below to explore student shows curated by Ms. Flatow
