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Ordway Gallery Features Simsbury Students' Art
Avon Old Farms School Showcases Local Student Artwork in "Dreams Art Show"
During February and March, the Ordway Gallery at Avon Old Farms School is featuring the “Dreams Art Show,” showcasing the work of Simsbury Public Schools artists from grades 7-12.
This is the second year that Simsbury has been represented at the event. A public reception was held on Friday, February 22nd. University of Hartford Art School professors Mark Snyder, Power Boothe, and Robert Calafiore made some remarks and provided the students with feedback on their work. The young artists were accompanied by several of their teachers and members of their families.
The 12th grade student artists representing Simsbury High School were:
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- Sydney Gagne, Jewelry “Autumn’s Ocean” (Teacher Stephanie Lauretano)
- Natalie Bielat, Drawing “Ensnared (Teacher Thea Ciciotte)
- Ann Jun, Watercolor “Highway” (Teacher Dave Holzman)
- Wyatt Jacobson, Digital Photography "Somber" (Teacher Megan Lavoie)
The student artists representing Henry James Memorial School were:
- Abby Reynolds, Grade 8, Painting “Starry Ukulele” (Teacher Laurel Archambault)
- Miriam Post, Grade 8, Self-Portrait “Voices in My Head” (Teacher Kristie Arbesman)
- Camille Daniels, Grade 7, Digital Art “Leer” (Teacher Stephanie Lauretano)
HJMS Art teacher Kristie Arbesman was proud that her student, Miriam Post, had the opportunity to not only express herself creatively through her art, but have a showcase to share her views with so many others on a very important topic, mental illness. Said Arbesman, “I believe this show is a great opportunity for young artists from our community to meet and inspire each other. It is a wonderful collaboration of teachers, students, and parents.”
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HJMS Assistant Principal Anjanette Belmote added, “We are very proud of our students, the experiences they have while here at HJMS, and our teachers for their continued support and encouragement.”
The Ordway Gallery hours are February 22–March 3, 9am-8pm or by appointment. For more information, contact Cristina Pinton at pintonc@avonoldfarms.com or call 860-404-4183.
