Enid locals are invited to attend a come-and-go art show featuring Enid Public Schools elementary student’s artwork.
The show, Inspired, will be on May 6 in the EPS board room, 500 S. Independence, from 3-6 p.m. Attendance is free.
Due to generous grants provided by Enid Arts Council (EAC) and Park Avenue Thrift, EPS educators have been able to expand elementary art in the classroom, incorporating different styles and mediums into every day curriculum.
For 20 years EPS has partnered with the EAC through the Kennedy Center Partners in Education program. These collaborative efforts have provided fine arts education opportunities for EPS students and teachers. This year’s collaboration added local artists who shared their knowledge and talents with elementary teachers. Teachers then took what they learned back to the classroom. The elementary art show, Inspired, allows the opportunity to share the creativity and talents of students with the Enid community.
“This program was made possible by the generosity of the Enid community. In addition to EAC, we had the opportunity to work with North Garland Church of Christ. They donated the use of their facility for teachers to work with local artists and learn about the various mediums and artistry that will be on display,” said Elementary Curriculum Director Kristen Jones. “We are continually thankful for the support of so many who wish to see more fine arts in EPS classrooms!”
Local artists that worked with EPS teachers are: Traci Layton Conrady, Freelance Artist; Sydney Cross, Freelance Artist; Dawn Muncy, Muncy Photography; and Sharon Sudduth, Sharon Sudduth Art.
From drawings to paintings to sculpture, EPS is thrilled to be sharing work from elementary students all over the district.