Deane Porter Hosts Annual Student Art Show

There is something wonderful about viewing a child's artwork. The bright colors, disfigured faces, swirls and stars give us a sneak peek into the next generation of artists and art lovers.

Beautiful works of art were displayed Monday night at Deane Porter Elementary School in Rumson for the annual art show. "The kids are very proud of their artwork," said art teacher Robin Yaeger. "They are very excited to see their art on the walls for everyone to look at."

Hallways throughout the school were lined with artwork from kindergarten through third grade. There was a wide variety of different art projects that were displayed. Some of the projects included: nature-face photographs, Starry Night self-portrait, Miro inspired people and Native American inspired pottery.

"Music teachers put on concerts, theater teachers put on plays and art teachers have art shows," said principal Richard Karas. "This is a wonderful way for the school and community to celebrate the artwork of the students."

Children and parents walked the halls, viewing all the art work and stopping to appreciate their own. First grader, Quinn Rinkus, was very proud of her painting of mountains and a sunset which was bursting with color and creativity. "I really love it because it's really rainbow," Rinkus said.

Quinn's mother, Alka Rinkus, was very pleased with the art show. "This is the third year I have been coming to this since my other daughter is now in third grade," Rinkus said. "The art show is wonderful. I love coming to see their artwork displayed. The art teacher here is phenomenal, she does a great job with the kids."

Down the hallway, second grader Lauren Stanchina and her parents were admiring her artwork. "I made a picture of two cold cardinals sitting on a tree branch in the winter time," said Stanchina.

"This really is a great program," Lauren's mother Kelly Stanchina said. "Lauren is so proud of her artwork, she was very excited to come here tonight."

When asked about the different art projects displayed, art teacher Robin Yaeger said the students really loved learning about Van Gogh and the Starry Night. "The project called 'Starry Night self-portrait' was a great way to teach the kids about Van Gogh and self-portraits at the same time. They had a lot of fun with that."