A great time was enjoyed by students and families at the District 157-C Family School Partnership (FSP) Organization’s Creative Arts Showcase recently. The free event featured original art by students from Grand Prairie Elementary, Chelsea Intermediate and Hickory Creek Middle School in categories of visual arts, performing art and literature.
All throughout the showcase, families could view beautiful student art displays, participate in hands-on art activities and enjoy live performances.
Professional artist demonstrations and special attractions by local area businesses and artists included live music with Mr. Wonder’s Lunch Band, Lincoln-Way Youth Strings, the Music Connection and Down Home Guitars, a violin duo with Jennifer Kluchenik and Linda Lager, recycled art projects with Pam Biesen, a live Monet painting by Amy Belonio, Chinese calligraphy and art demonstration by the South Suburban Chinese Church, Spin Art with Chelsea art teacher Mrs. Newman, Melissa Monroe pottery, canvas painting with Art Ala Cart and Art Project with the Music Connection’s Pam Peckman.
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While viewing the various hands-on art projects at the showcase, Grand Prairie Assistant Principal Sharon Paver-Nepote stated, “It’s my favorite event. The kids love getting their hands into things.” The Creative Arts Showcase team expressed its thanks to the participating volunteers for their time and talent, the FSP for continuing to fund the event and Mr. Paul White and the Grand Prairie custodial staff for their help.
