Ohio County Schools recently hosted the “Celebration of the Arts” event, which showcased the artistic talents of students from pre-kindergarten through high school. The event featured visual art pieces, music, and drama performances created by the students. The event was a reminder of the importance of art education in developing well-rounded students. Art teacher Russ Schultz praised Ohio County Schools for keeping art education on the forefront of education, despite many school districts tending to prioritize math and science over the arts. The event was an opportunity for young artists to gain recognition and inspiration, with around 500 examples of visual art on display at the Innovative Learning Center. The celebration gave students a chance to showcase their creative works, and for visitors to appreciate the immense creativity of Ohio County’s students.
Ohio County Schools Hosts “Celebration of the Arts” Event
Ohio County Schools held its annual “Celebration of the Arts” event last Thursday, showcasing the creative works of its students. The event featured paintings, sculptures, and other visual art pieces created by students from pre-kindergarten through high school.
Among the many students who participated was Wheeling Park High School senior Jenna Cecconi. Her painting, which depicted a fire in the woods, drew the attention of one visitor who congratulated her on her effort and expressed his desire to purchase it.
The event, which took place mostly in the school’s new Innovative Learning Center, aimed to highlight the importance of the arts in education. School officials believe that when you add art to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning, you get “STEAM.”
Music and drama students also had a chance to showcase their talents in the school’s new grand foyer. The event provided young artists with the opportunity to get noticed by art teachers in higher grades, while also inspiring them to create new works.
Russ Schultz, an art teacher at Wheeling Park High School, noted that the arts often take a back seat to math and science efforts in many school districts. However, in Ohio County, art remains at the forefront of education. Schultz also highlighted the fact that many other counties in West Virginia lack middle school art programs, and are losing their middle school programs altogether.
Cecconi, who started drawing in elementary school, has taken an art class each year since then. Although she plans to major in theater at West Virginia University next year, she hopes to continue creating art and even sell her pieces in college. She believes that her participation in the “Celebration of the Arts” event has shown her that her art is going in the right direction.
Overall, the event served as a reminder of the importance of the arts in education and showcased the creative talents of Ohio County’s students.
Ohio County Schools Celebrates Student Artistry in “Celebration of the Arts” Event
Ohio County Schools hosted its annual “Celebration of the Arts” event last Thursday at Wheeling Park High School. The event showcased the artistic talents of students from pre-kindergarten through high school, with around 500 examples of visual art on display at the Innovative Learning Center.
The event also featured live music and drama performances by students, adding more depth to the celebration of creativity. This year’s event was particularly special because it was the first time it was held primarily at the Innovative Learning Center, which focuses on math and science learning.
Russ Schultz, an art teacher at Wheeling Park High School, expressed his appreciation for the school district’s commitment to keeping the arts on the forefront of education. He noted that many school districts tend to prioritize math and science over art, but Ohio County Schools recognizes the importance of art education in developing a well-rounded student.
Schultz also emphasized that “each kid has their own thing. Sometimes it’s sports, sometimes it’s science and sometimes it’s the arts.” The “Celebration of the Arts” event provides a platform for those students who are passionate about art to showcase their creative works.
Senior Amanda Walker was one of the students who exhibited her art at the event. She worked on a sculpture of a character that she said is meant to help young people deal with “high school drama.” She explained that a lot of her art is inspired by “the harder things in life” and that art can be used as a form of healing.
Another standout artist was sophomore Moira Smith, whose self-portrait of herself as a clown drew attention from visitors. Smith revealed that she is inspired by circuses and surrealism, and that she loves the colors and textures in her art. She plans to pursue puppetry at West Virginia University and aims to work for the Jim Henson Company in the future.
The event was a great opportunity for young artists to gain recognition and inspiration, as well as to celebrate the importance of the arts in education. Triadelphia Middle School art teacher Ellen Culler, who was also in attendance, shared her enthusiasm for the event and expressed her happiness to see her former students’ work on display.
Overall, Ohio County Schools’ “Celebration of the Arts” event showcased the immense creativity of its students and reminded everyone of the value of art education.
Ohio County Schools Celebrates Student Artistry
Ohio County Schools held an annual “Celebration of the Arts” event last Thursday at Wheeling Park High School. Sophomore Moira Smith’s self-portrait painting was one of the artworks displayed at the event.
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