DCPS End of the Year ART SHOW!

As the 2013-2014 school year comes to  close in Washington, DC our schedules just get busier and busier.  Between graduations, concerts, and of course the most important ART SHOWS(okay, I could be biased) I wonder where the year has gone and realize we are just weeks away from summer.   The evening of May 8th marked the opening reception for the district wide art celebration at Reagan National Airport.  Bancroft has ten student art pieces within baggage claim areas "B" and "C" amongst roughly 55 schools across the district.  The opening ceremony included a "Fashion Trashion" show, which featured student, staff, and local artists designed clothing made 100% of recycled materials.  To check out those amazing designs, check Ms. Foy's photography blog by clicking here.  The event was exciting and inspiring not only to myself, but to the students in attendance.  One parent said, " As we were watching, I could see the wheels turning in her head..." in reference to her daughter observing the various designs and materials they were made from.  I apologized in advance if she started mass collecting recyclables to become a fashion designer! 

 

 

 

A GIANT R.O.A.R. to the families, artists, and many volunteers who came out to help make this night such a great success. 

Amanda Boggs, DCPS graduate, Current Leader in Art Education at DCPS Central Offices

Brian Pick, DCPS Director of the Office of Teaching and Learning

Support from families is possibly the most empowering, and personally touching support I could receive as a teacher.  However, support from school leaders including those from central office is something which additionally, touches me deeply.  To know there are individuals within the leadership and "office world" of education who appreciate, value and support the arts within our school has made DCPS a system which I am proud to work for.  Without the support of the two amazing leaders our district has this event could not have happened. 

Make sure you check out the amazing Trashion Fashion designs our DC area staff, students, and companies submitted!!