March 28, 2024

EP High School Art Show - TONIGHT & TOMORROW at High School!

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Student art work from throughout East Providence has been displayed at the Weaver Library on Grove Avenue and also at the Riverside branch library during March. Tricia Barry Chapman, a fine arts teacher/coordinator at EPHS and colleagues had organized the city-wide display. "The Youth Art Month Program emphasizes the value of art education for all children, encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety," said Chapman.

"Once again our exhibit shows the wonderful work of so many talented students across East Providence," said Mrs. Chapman.

In cooperation with the National Art Education Association (NAEA), Youth Art Month exists to:

  • Recognize art education as a viable factor in the total education curricula that develops citizens of a global society.
  • Recognize art is a necessity for the full development of better quality of life for all.
  • Direct attention to the value of art education for divergent and critical thinking.
  • Expand art programs in schools and stimulate new art programs.
  • Encourage commitment to the arts by students, community organizations, and individuals everywhere.
  • Provide additional opportunities for individuals of all ages to participate in creative art learning.
  • Increase community, business and governmental support for art education.
  • Increase community understanding and interest in art and art education through involvement in art exhibits, workshops, and other creative ventures.
  • Reflect and demonstrate the goals of the National Art Education Association that work toward the improvement of art education at all levels.

The EPHS Art Show is up and running today, Thursday, May 12th and tomorrow with parent night tonight from 6-7:30pm. "A new and improved location has been set up as the art department fund-raised for great looking display boards for a more professional exhibit," said an excited Chapman.

"Hopefully the residents of East Providence can come out and view some of the great art work our students have put together. Community support means a lot to our students and schools," said Chapman.

An advanced viewing of the exhibit has been drawing rave reviews.

The art work shown in this article is a small sample of drawings from the March exhibit. There is much more on display tonight and tomorrow.

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