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Phoenix Academy Art & Life Club
Lincoln Center Mural Project
Teaching Artist, Delaney Susi
Overview
Overview
Each year, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools visual art teachers collaborate to host a K-12, district-wide art show, called the Visions Art Show. This year our show is virtual. This is an opportunity to
Each year, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools visual art teachers collaborate to host a K-12, district-wide art show, called the Visions Art Show. This year our show is virtual. This is an opportunity to
- celebrate and showcase our student work
- inspire artists of all ages
- demonstrate the variety of projects and media within our curriculum
- show student growth from K-12
Other Opportunities
Other Opportunities
Student work is to be celebrated, and it is something our teachers take to heart. However, there are approximately 8,000 students enrolled in our K-12 visual arts programs, and it is not practical to include all students in the district -wide show. Our teachers actively look for ways to showcase student work throughout the schools and the community. We regularly display work in the school buildings, as well as at the State Employee's Credit Unions, the public library, local businesses, coffee shops, art festivals, benefits, the state fair, and a variety of other places. There are many, many opportunities throughout the K-12 experience. Several of our teachers also offer extracurricular clubs that allow students to explore creative interests in more depth. Some of our visual art students are also involved in the set design of our musicals.
Northside Elementary MLK Day Town Hall Exhibit
Women in the Movement
Collages inspired by Romare Bearden
Keri Frank, Art Teacher
Rashkis Elementary School Exhibit
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Exibit
Gretchen Fisher, Art Teacher
Smith Middle School Theatre Set Design
Art Crew for Willy Wonka
Missy Valentine, Art Teacher
Danka Kulikowski, Theatre Teacher
FPG Elementary School Exhibit
4th Grade Peace Flags for Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Jessica Greene, Visual Art Teacher
Visual Art Show Highlights
Visual Art Show Highlights
The work in this show represents the full range of the 2019-2020 academic year.
The work in this show represents the full range of the 2019-2020 academic year.
The Rainbow Project
The Rainbow Project
The rainbow project is a featured, stand-alone exhibit. It evolved during remote learning. Ms. Murphy heard about the project through the media, and Ms. Fisher knew of other counties participating. All of our elementary visual art teachers collaborated on the rainbow project, and many of the elementary teachers incorporated rainbow songs into their lessons as well.
Ephesus Elementary
Hannah Murphy, Art Teacher
The Mural Project
The Mural Project
In 2019-2020, we began a mural project to highlight student voice in the the central offices building, as well as to bring color to the hallways. These were to be displayed in the Lincoln Center, and unveiled during the Visions Art Show in April. Due to our school closures, some of these murals were completed, and some were not. You may see examples of these murals throughout the displays from the various schools. They require a big vision, a big time commitment, and lots of collaboration!
Participating Schools
Carrboro Elementary, Deb Cox
Chapel Hill High, Paul Estrada
Culbreth Middle, Patrick Brenneman
Frank Porter Graham Elementary, Jessica Greene
Glenwood Elementary, Lindsey Britt
Northside Elementary, Keri Frank
Phoenix Academy, Delaney Susi
Rashkis Elementary, Gretchen Fisher
Seawell Elementary, Stephanie Reid
Culbreth Middle School Mural
Patrick Brenneman, Art Teacher
Creative Use of Materials
Creative Use of Materials
One particular challenge of remote learning, was that not all students had access to the same materials. Crayons were distributed for elementary students, and colored pencils to secondary students that needed them. To supplement, our teachers incorporated a wide variety of materials into instruction, including use of recycled materials, materials from nature, found objects from the household, and even laundry sculptures. AP students were able to check out art supplies from the school, so that they could submit the College Board portfolios.
Smith Middle School
Found Object Sculpture
Chris Harkey, Art Teacher
Quarantine Themed ARt
Quarantine Themed ARt
Although the majority of the art in the show is not COVID-themed, you will see some. The global crisis is a significant current issue, and provides opportunity for deep thought and reflection. Visual art teachers often incorporate current issues and events into the curriculum. This student responded visually to a choice board response about COVID-19.
Smith Middle School
Missy Valentine, Art Teacher
Eliza H.B., Artist
Sculpture & Ceramics
Sculpture & Ceramics
All of our elementary schools incorporate three dimensional work throughout the year. Our middle schools offer sculpture electives, using a wide variety of media, for 7th and 8th grade students. High schools offer ceramics and honors ceramics electives.
All of the ceramics work that was fired in the kiln was completed before the closing of our buildings. The 3D teachers and students incredibly resourceful thinking to continue creating 3D work without traditional materials.
East Chapel Hill High School
Ceramic Head Planters
Melissa Vrooman, Ceramics Teacher
Honors Courses
Honors Courses
We offer honors levels courses in Visual Art III & IV and Ceramics III & IV. Much of the ceramics work showcased here was done before March 13.
Carrboro High School
Rita Schiavone, Ceramics Teacher
Advanced Placement Courses
Advanced Placement Courses
Students from all three of our comprehensive high schools are enrolled in AP Art & Design courses. The visual art teachers have specialized training to teach this course, and all attended a SCAD institute in Atlanta in summer of 2019.
Enrollment in AP classes includes completion of a rigorous portfolio, and is submitted to the College Board for evaluation. Students submitted portfolios on May 26, 2020. Read more about the College Board requirements HERE.
In addition to the AP Art & Design portfolios, AP Art History students completed exams.
Chapel Hill High School
AP Art & Design
David Antle, Visual Art Teacher
Other Highlights
Other Highlights
Virtual Student Performances
Virtual Student Performances
In years past, we have had live student performances at the Visions Art Show. This year, all of our live student performances have been cancelled. We have virtual music ensembles from all three of our high schools to showcase.
Carrboro High School
Women's Ensemble
Valerie Puhala, Choral Director
Chapel Hill High School
Orchestra
Corrie Franklin, Orchestra Director
East Chapel Hill High School
East Virtual Choir
Desiree Omburro Davis
Carrboro High School
Virtual Women's Ensemble
Student Awards
Student Awards
We offer opportunities for competitive selection and recognition, for students seeking rigor and challenge. This section includes awards for both visual & performing arts.
PTA Reflections
(Visual & Performing Arts)Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
(Visual Arts & Writing)Governor's School of North Carolina
(Multidisciplinary, including Visual & Performing Arts)Music Honor Ensembles
(Band, Chorus, Orchestra)Triangle Rising Stars
(High School Musical Theatre)The PSF Anne Craig Barnes Scholarship
(A Senior with interest in Visual or Performing Arts)
The PSF Anne Craig Barnes Scholarship
For a Senior in the Cultural Arts
Julia Rinehart
East Chapel Hill High School
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