Youth Art Month (YAM) is an annual, nationwide observance that is held each March to celebrate the value of art education and to encourage public support for quality art programs.
Please mark your calendars for these special events:
*All month long- Twin Hickory Area Library Art Exhibit featuring K-5 art in the children’s section
Twin Hickory Area Library Exhibit
*Monday, March 10th from 6:30-8:30PM- Spirit Night & Art Opening featuring 5th grade “Pop Portraits” at TCBY located at 9468 West Broad Street
Pop Portraits
*Tuesday, March 18th from 6:30-8:00PM- “Fine Arts Festival” at SPES: attend the PTA meeting in the gym at 7PM featuring the 3rd grade harmonica performance, and browse the gallery of K-5 artwork in the main hallway accompanied by instrumental music performed by students (plus the dedication of the “Water is Life” mural created by Mrs. Moore’s 4th graders)
“Water is Life” mural
*Friday, March 21st– “Dress Like an Artist Day” at SPES: come dressed as your favorite artist, then meet in the Art Room following AM announcements for a group picture
Dress Like An Artist Day 2013
Frida Kahlo with her famous uni-brow
Congratulations to the following students who have art on display during March for various art exhibits outside of school:
Katelyn N.- Egyptian Mummy at SunTrust Bank Exhibit
Zack R.- Arcimboldo-style Portrait at School Board Exhibit
Thomas G.- Happy Snowman at Central Office YAM Exhibit
Egyptian Mummy
Arcimboldo-style Portrait
Happy Snowman