In conjunction with Youth Art Month, the art students at Sippican Elementary School, in Marion, Massachusetts, under the supervision of their art teacher, Erin Kirk, will exhibit works titled “Colorful Creations!” in the Patsy Francis Gallery at the Marion Art Center, in Marion. Mrs. Kirk has assembled a collection of artwork created by her students that includes several works from each grade level and represents various mediums, including sculptures, all of which will be on exhibit from March 6 until April 18. There will be a special opening reception at the Marion Art Center for the students and their parents after school on Friday, March 6 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.
The main focus of the Art Program at Sippican Elementary School is the production, or making, of art. Most of the projects are introduced with an art history or appreciation lesson in which the students view and discuss the art of a selected period, culture, or artist.
The Sippican Elementary School Art program emphasizes that learning to be an artist is much like learning a sport. With patience, persistence, practice, problem solving, and a positive approach, every student has the ability to create beautiful and meaningful art.
The Marion Art Center is a not-for-profit organization formed 58 years ago to promote the visual and performing arts. It is located in Marion, MA at the corner of Main St. and Pleasant St. The gallery is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 pm and on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Admission is free.
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition of watercolors by artist Jay Ryan titled “Studio Puddles and Successive Approximations.” A reception honoring the artist and his guests will be held on Friday, March 6 at the Marion Art Center from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Cecil Clark Davis Gallery. The show will run until April 18. The Marion Art Center is located at 80 Pleasant Street, Marion. Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Admission is free and open to the public.