Ocean City High School Hosts Deaf Painting Party March 18

Ocean City, NJ – Deaf artist and graphic designer Ashley Shaffer will visit Ocean City High School to conduct a Painting Party on Friday, March 18, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

She will use a piece of her own original artwork for the party.

She will instruct and guide participants in painting the piece step-by-step, and everyone will be able to take their masterpieces home at the end of the night.

All proceeds benefit the Amercian Sign Language club at the high school, which will meet and learn about Shaffer in an assembly about Deaf Visual Image Art, often shortened to De’Via Artn earlier in the day. Shaffer will speak to the students about where she finds inspiration for her work.

According to Ocean City High School American Sign Language teacher Amy Andersen, the proceeds from the Painting Party will support scholarships for seniors who are studying American Sign Language, and who plan to continue on in the subject.

All art supplies and refreshments will be provided for a fee of $30, and the event is open to the public. No painting experience necessary!

Painting Party seats are limited – reserve your seat today by emailing Andersen at aandersen@ocsdnj.org.