Elementary school art exhibition in Thigpen Library
Rochelle Elsenbach
Issue date: 3/1/10 Section: News
Volunteer State Community College is having its annual elementary school art exhibition in the Thigpen Library.
The art was displayed Feb. 18, and will remain until March 9.
The exhibit features the work of students in grades K-6 from 23 Sumner County schools.
Vol State has been showcasing Sumner County elementary students' work for over 10 years.
"I think the art is very creative, and helps the art education grow and foster the critical thinking skills," said Daniel Lai, adjunct faculty member of the humanities division.
Since the gallery has such limited space, Vol State assists the teachers in choosing the art to be displayed.
"This really helps with the children's growth and development," said Claire Hampton, art faculty member of the humanities division.
She has been involved with the art exhibition for 10 years, and also participates in the Vol State student exhibition at the end of the semester.
"I really enjoy art, and as a kid in grade school whose school didn't have the funds to provide an art class, it's really awesome to see first graders who can draw better than me," said Vol State student Amanda Smith.
The children whose art is featured are taught art processes ranging from coloring to sculpting. "This helps the child with self expression and the art culture," said Hampton.
"The gallery is an education tool that engages the students to think about things they normally wouldn't. It gives them new ideas to expand their visual language," said Hampton.
"[These are] very excellent programs," said Hampton. "Talent is everywhere, and I think it's amazing how the teachers of the students can bring it out of them, and help with their growth."
There will be a reception Thursday, March 4, from 3-5 p.m. This event is an opportunity for the featured students, along with their parents and friends to view the show. It is free for Vol State students and faculty as well.
For more information, contact Claire Hampton at Claire.Hampton@volstate.edu.
The art was displayed Feb. 18, and will remain until March 9.
The exhibit features the work of students in grades K-6 from 23 Sumner County schools.
Vol State has been showcasing Sumner County elementary students' work for over 10 years.
"I think the art is very creative, and helps the art education grow and foster the critical thinking skills," said Daniel Lai, adjunct faculty member of the humanities division.
Since the gallery has such limited space, Vol State assists the teachers in choosing the art to be displayed.
"This really helps with the children's growth and development," said Claire Hampton, art faculty member of the humanities division.
She has been involved with the art exhibition for 10 years, and also participates in the Vol State student exhibition at the end of the semester.
"I really enjoy art, and as a kid in grade school whose school didn't have the funds to provide an art class, it's really awesome to see first graders who can draw better than me," said Vol State student Amanda Smith.
The children whose art is featured are taught art processes ranging from coloring to sculpting. "This helps the child with self expression and the art culture," said Hampton.
"The gallery is an education tool that engages the students to think about things they normally wouldn't. It gives them new ideas to expand their visual language," said Hampton.
"[These are] very excellent programs," said Hampton. "Talent is everywhere, and I think it's amazing how the teachers of the students can bring it out of them, and help with their growth."
There will be a reception Thursday, March 4, from 3-5 p.m. This event is an opportunity for the featured students, along with their parents and friends to view the show. It is free for Vol State students and faculty as well.
For more information, contact Claire Hampton at Claire.Hampton@volstate.edu.