Finally, Free Art Friday!

Here are some pics from our fun day of art finding and sharing. Atlanta artists EVEREMAN (in last pic below) and Ms. ATL had art pieces hidden around our school today, as you can see in these pics, and the kids were so excited to search for them, as well as sharing their own versions of Free Art Friday pieces (see the post previous to this one for pics of their clay shoe prints).
At the end of the day, some kids stopped by my room to see if any pieces were still out there. When I told them I thought they had all been found, they said, "well, we will just make some of our own!" EXACTLY! :)
Mission accomplished.

What a show!

Tonight was our biggest art show to date, with a packed house, 941 framed pieces, and tons of participation in our Free Art Friday activity. Our chorus concert, Cinemagic, was a big hit and I have to brag on my 5th grade son Mak, who nailed his solo performance of "Man of Constant Sorrow." Thanks so much to all the volunteers, students, and families who made this night a smashing success!

Here is our table for Free Art Friday crafts - kids made the shoe print charms as a group activity in art class using semi-hardened leftover clay bits. These will be assembled tonight and given away tomorrow.

Our Featured Student Artists! K- Tiffany Tonnu, 1- Lance Frazer, 2- Katie Fredrick, 3- Elizabeth Douglas, 4- Carrington Smith, 5- Nadia Cho

Artome once again did a fab job of setting up the show - we more than doubled our frame sales this year

Here's a hint of one of our hidden FAF pieces - an "Evereman" from local artist Evereman... who will find the first one?

Fine Arts Night and Sneak Peek of Free Art Friday!

What a productive year we have had, and it is time to show off our artistic skills at Fine Arts Night 2013! Come on out for a nice evening of art and music - every student will have their favorite piece from the year framed and on display. The art show in the Commons lasts from 5:30-7:30, and the 4th and 5th grade chorus concert, Cinemagic,  is in the cafeteria starting at 6:00.
Artome is once again framing all of our art for the show, and frames are available for purchase for $25, including a quality double mat. Cash or check payments are accepted that evening, with a portion benefitting Dolvin's art department. All artwork will be returned after the show. See pics below from last year's art show.
Also, we are trying a new activity this year called Free Art Friday, which will take place the day after the show. Read about it in this post and be sure to pick up your art piece for sharing on Fine Arts Night. See you then!

Here are some glazed clay "shoe print charms" - fresh from the kiln - and ready to be picked up at Fine Arts Night to give away on Free Art Friday

Art show from previous year, just to give you an idea

First stage of charms - using our semi-hardened clay scraps

Step 2 - stomp them with your shoe to see the texture

Flyer with How-To info



Students invoved in an Art Walk, helping each other choose their favorite pieces for the big show