Board’s annual elementary art show takes place April 18-20
Elements and Expressions held at New Street Education Centre in Burlington
The Halton District School Board is proud to present the 1 5 th annual elementary art show called, Elements and Expressions, from Tuesday, April 18 to Thursday, April 2 0 , 2018. The popular event will showcase the artistic talent of Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 students, as all kinds of artwork will grace the Brock Room at the New Street Education Centre, located at 3250 New St. in Burlington.
Various art mediums will include paintings, sculptures, puppets, paper maché, crayons, pastels, ink, fabric, 2D and 3D pieces. The exhibit pieces are selected by classroom and art teachers to highlight art curriculum expectations. The purpose of the art show is to showcase student artwork and to share it with peers to hopefully inspire and encourage others in their creative endeavours.
More than 2,000 students , teachers, parents/guardians, and community members are expected to visit the New Street Education Centre to tour the works of art over the course of the three-day exhibit. Professional artists from the Burlington Art Centre will demonstrate various art techniques such as pottery, weaving, spinning, photography, fine art and more. The artists will give students hands-on opportunities to show them that art can have a place in their future.
"Elements and Expressions displays the self-expression, imagination and artistic mindset of our young Halton artists ,” says Rebecca MacRae, Instructional Program Leader-The Arts for the Halton District School Board. “The pieces in this exhibit show the range of art disciplines the students explore with their visual arts teachers, as well as providing our students with a large space to shine and share their inspiring creations."
Students’ artwork will be on display during the following times:
• Wednesday, April 18: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Thursday, April 19: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Friday, April 20: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
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For additional information, contact:
Rebecca MacRae, Instructional Program Leader - The Arts
Halton District School Board
905-631-6120, ext.452
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