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Middle School Art teacher Julia Sapir shared two things this week - first, an acrylic painting called Hibiscus, by 8th grader Raquel M-L). She also shared a few photos from an 8th grade art field trip to "Fine Art + Flowers" at 2nd Street Gallery (her students are finishing up their own flower paintings on canvas.  

Upper School art teacher Amanda Nelsen shared some photos of recent student work. One group is recreating a famous work by painter Jacob Lawrence - they are recreating it as a paper collage. In the ceramics room, Amanda shared some photos of recent student work.

Middle School art teacher Julia Sapir shared that students Retta D (6th grade) and Piper W (7th grade) were selected from a competitive pool of candidates to attend the prestigious Reflections Governor's School for Art this summer. Mae T. (7th grade) was choosen as an alternate. Congratulations to all three of these talented artists. Check out their artwork: Piper's Kroger at Sunset, watercolor; Retta's Bunnyfly marker and watercolor.

Congratulations to senior Laney B on having her painted self-portrait accepted and on display at The Jefferson School City Center's exhibition "In the Sanctuary: A Celebration of Black History". The exhibition includes work by artists of all ages and backgrounds. Laney's painting has been sold but will continue to be on display at The Jefferson School throughout this month. The self-portrait was part of her work in Amanda Nelsen's Art Capstone class.