Reception tonight welcomes Twin Rivers student artists
by Lauren K. Ohnesorge
A quilt of faces: That's what you can expect today at the Jones House in downtown Boone as Two Rivers Community School showcases its art for the community.
“Since the school has been open, the Jones House and the Arts Council have been hosting art shows with student work,” art teacher Kelly Sheets Snyder said.
This year, Two Rivers' youngest artists have created self-portraits, portraits that will line the wall like quilt squares.
“They are learning about their five senses, so we are talking about the texture of their hair and their clothing, the shapes they see in their face,” Snyder said.
Kindergartners used yarn to replicate their hair and colored construction paper for their faces.
“I thought it was remarkable how some of them are particularly detailed about the style of their clothing,” Snyder said. “A little bit of their personalities certainly comes through.”
Self-portraits, she said, are an accessible way to kick start the creative process.
“Everyone has access to themselves,” she said. “Kids want to make art.”
While it might be challenging to do at home, self-portraiture would be a great bonding activity for kids and parents, she said.
“I think both parents and kids can get a lot out of it in terms of self-discovery by depicting themselves,” Snyder said.
Each grade at Two Rivers has a different project on display, such as aboriginal art by the seventh-graders and circular symbolism by the fourth-graders.
Think floor to ceiling artwork that doesn't just express a concept, it expresses personalities.
“It's definitely a highlight of the year for the kids, for me, for the parents,” Snyder said. “It definitely has a high energy reception.”
For Snyder, who has been teaching at Two Rivers for five years, it's an annual favorite, one that is met with cheers by students.
“Seeing it all together, you can see the diversity in the students and what's possible,” she said.
Artwork from all 162 students will be on display, with a reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the Jones House.
The Two Rivers show is just one of the displays you can expect at the Jones House Friday. An ArtMix exhibit is scheduled through Feb. 24. Expect paintings by West Jefferson artist Tonya Bottomley.
The Jones House Community Center, 604 W. King St., is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Downtown Boone Development Association director Pilar Fotta said that, even though the Downtown Art Crawl is on hiatus, the pleasant weather and unique shows at the Jones House and Turchin Center will still be a draw for art lovers today. The hiatus saves the DBDA in insurance costs. The event will reconvene in March.
“We're going to move toward a first Friday concept and expand it to attract people, beyond thinking about art,” she said. “We'll also be thinking about dining and shopping and other activities downtown.”
“Since the school has been open, the Jones House and the Arts Council have been hosting art shows with student work,” art teacher Kelly Sheets Snyder said.
This year, Two Rivers' youngest artists have created self-portraits, portraits that will line the wall like quilt squares.
“They are learning about their five senses, so we are talking about the texture of their hair and their clothing, the shapes they see in their face,” Snyder said.
Kindergartners used yarn to replicate their hair and colored construction paper for their faces.
“I thought it was remarkable how some of them are particularly detailed about the style of their clothing,” Snyder said. “A little bit of their personalities certainly comes through.”
Self-portraits, she said, are an accessible way to kick start the creative process.
“Everyone has access to themselves,” she said. “Kids want to make art.”
While it might be challenging to do at home, self-portraiture would be a great bonding activity for kids and parents, she said.
“I think both parents and kids can get a lot out of it in terms of self-discovery by depicting themselves,” Snyder said.
Each grade at Two Rivers has a different project on display, such as aboriginal art by the seventh-graders and circular symbolism by the fourth-graders.
Think floor to ceiling artwork that doesn't just express a concept, it expresses personalities.
“It's definitely a highlight of the year for the kids, for me, for the parents,” Snyder said. “It definitely has a high energy reception.”
For Snyder, who has been teaching at Two Rivers for five years, it's an annual favorite, one that is met with cheers by students.
“Seeing it all together, you can see the diversity in the students and what's possible,” she said.
Artwork from all 162 students will be on display, with a reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the Jones House.
The Two Rivers show is just one of the displays you can expect at the Jones House Friday. An ArtMix exhibit is scheduled through Feb. 24. Expect paintings by West Jefferson artist Tonya Bottomley.
The Jones House Community Center, 604 W. King St., is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Downtown Boone Development Association director Pilar Fotta said that, even though the Downtown Art Crawl is on hiatus, the pleasant weather and unique shows at the Jones House and Turchin Center will still be a draw for art lovers today. The hiatus saves the DBDA in insurance costs. The event will reconvene in March.
“We're going to move toward a first Friday concept and expand it to attract people, beyond thinking about art,” she said. “We'll also be thinking about dining and shopping and other activities downtown.”