East Elementary hosts art show to display students’ work
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Parents, grandparents, siblings and others joined Breckenridge’s East Elementary students on Wednesday, April 17, for Art Gallery Night at the school.
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Some of the artwork at East Elementary’s exhibit was displayed at a level that allowed even the youngest visitors to enjoy. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
The guests strolled the halls of East Elementary, viewing the students’ artwork, which lined the walls. Most of the art was two-dimensional — drawings, watercolor paintings, etc. — but there were a few three-dimensional pieces, including paper sculptures inspired by artist Charles McGee.
The teachers at East Elementary work art lessons into their curriculum. Each class focused on a different theme for the art show:
- Head Start: Aimee Morehart’s class — Watercolor Painting
- Pre-Kindergarten: Karie Hodges’ class – Rooted in School; Janet Haigwood’s class — Tumbling Colored Crayons
- Kindergarten: Hayley Ancinec’s class — Dino “RAWR”; Christy Calsoncin’s class — Hungry Caterpillar; Dakota Fowler’s class — Insects in a Jar; Stephanie McLane’s class — Watercolor Painting; Halee Mitchell’s class — Pastel Butterflies; Reyna Palacios’ class — Dancing Dragonflies
- Early Education: Diana McLane’s class — Symmetrical Illusions
- First Grade: Kassidy Doggett’s class — Bio Poem and Self Portraits; Deborah Gonzales’ class — Inspired by the book “ISH”; Megan Hawkins’ class — Silhouette Images; Randie McCullough’s class — Abstract Drawings and Bracelets with Meaning; Jenifer Sullivan’s class — Photography; Brandi Vestal’s class — Puzzle Pieces
- Second Grade: Antonia Arellano’s class — Pastel Spring Collaboration and Creations with Yarn; Robin Bobo’s class — Rainbow Names; Kimberly Davis; class — Art Inspired by Author Eric Carle; Mayra Razo’s class — Hand Abstracts; Louann Taylor’s class — 3D Sculptures Inspired by Artist Charles McGee; Cassie Wimberley’s class — It’s Not A …
Click here to see the Breckenridge Texan’s Photo Gallery from the event.
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Each class created artworks based on a different theme, ranging from abstract hand prints to 3-D paper sculptures. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Cutline, top photo: The hallways of East Elementary were turned into a gallery for an art show featuring the students’ work. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)