by Program Manager, Jaime Reichner
Last Friday, volunteers from Snap, Inc. joined P.S. ARTS staff at Grand View Blvd. Elementary for our annual Arts Festival. Excited students made their way through a series of booths, which included six visual arts activities and a drumming circle.
P.S. ARTS launched the festival a few years ago as an opportunity to celebrate the inclusive school culture at Grand View. Students from both general education and special education classes all participate side-by-side, as they do in Ms. Tamie’s visual arts classes. Our beloved music teaching artist Marwan Mograbi led students and teachers in a drumming workshop, which provided a fun and festive background to the afternoon’s event.
With more than 700 students cycling through the event, it was most definitely a group effort. Our amazing Program Assistant, Oscar Navarrete, made sure everything went smoothly as staff and volunteers helped to lead students through projects based on masterworks by Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Louise Bourgeouis. The students had a fantastic time and proudly displayed their artwork. Grand View teachers also commented on how much the students enjoyed the event and what a treat it was to experience so many creative projects.
Mask project, inspired by Picasso!
Associate Program Director Lora Cawelti helping set-up.
CEO Kristi Paglia leading students in a chalk art project.
Program Coordinator Gaby Hernandez prepping the Tie-Dye butterfly booth.
Deputy Director Elda Pineda and Program Assistant Oscar Navarrete made sure every student received a P.S. ARTS tote bag to collect their finished artwork.
Event Coordinator Clarissa Hampton showing off her Picasso mask.
Development Manager Allison Schaub assisting young artists with their Tie-Dye Butterflies.
