Congratulations to the following students from Stemmers Run Middle School who entered the 2009 Lions Club International Peace Poster contest, the “Power of Peace”
The 1st place winner was Danielle Panto, Grade 6, who will receive a 100.00 Savings Bond and her poster will go on to the District for further judging.
2nd place winners included Kasey Drzewiecki, Grade 6 and Brianna Nickles, Grade 7 who each won a 50.00 Savings Bond.
Project Quality Time at the Baltimore Museum of Art On November 15, 2009, Baltimore County Public Schools joined with our partners at the BMA for our annual “Project Quality Time.” This is a day to encourage families to spend quality time together at the museum. Pictured: Michael Mitchell from Bedford Elementary with his family
On Friday, November 13, 2009, 12th grade AP Sculpture students, Angela Chung and Kathleen Ho and 11th grade Independent Study Sculpture student, Deante McCullough represented Parkville High School and Baltimore County Public Schools in the Maryland Department of the Environment’s annual Rethink Recycling Sculpture Contest. The students had the opportunity to display and discuss their sculptures with peers, judges, and other visitors to the contest. Each of the students received awards for participating in the event.
Forty artworks by Orems Elementary students are on display at the Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum from October 1 –November 30. The students created the clay frame and embroidery pieces as fourth graders during the 2008-09 school year. The works reflect the history of the Middle River area and the impact of the Glenn L. Martin Company during the Second World War. The children depicted scenes of aircraft carriers, victory gardens and Rosie the Riveter after visiting the Aviation Museum. A reception for the artists was held October 3, 2009.
Congratulations to our students whose work was selected to represent Baltimore County Public Schools at the Annual Showcase of Outstanding Maryland Student Artwork at the Maryland Art Education Association Conference:
| Asia Bonlie, Pot Spring Elementary Abbie Coffman, Harford Hills Elementary Sara Cosby, Parkville Middle Louise Dang, Woodlawn High Susan Demski, Orems Elementary Hannah Fromm, Oakleigh Elementary Kayla Goodman, Sparrows Point High Erin Hullinger, Towson High Najah James, Southwest Academy Kyle Main, Perry Hall Middle |
Andrei Mapilisan, Sandy Plains Elem Trevor Mavioglu, Harford Hills Elementary Harry Mikula, Patapsco High and CFA Sarah Miller, Sudbrook Magnet Middle Sistina Murray, Woodlawn Middle Emma Popp, Towson High Kate Shelton, Perry Hall Middle Brett Shinsky, Patapsco High and CFA Emma Stiso, Loch Raven Academy Morgan Taylor, Deer Park Magnet Middle |
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Andrei Mapilisan, Sandy Plains Elementary |
Najah James, Southwest Academy |
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Morgan Taylor, Deer Park Magnet Middle |
Hannah Fromm with art teacher, Laura Patacca Kerr |
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Grace Hulse and Katie Calkins, State Award winners |
MAEA Elementary Teacher of the Year, Grace Hulse at Orems Elementary
MAEA High School Art Teacher of the Year, Katie Calkins at Patapsco High and Center for the Arts MAEA Retired Teacher of the Year, Duane Sabiston
County Visual Arts Awards were presented to:
BCPS New Elementary Teacher, Stacy Aghalarov at Pot Springs Elementary
BCPS New Middle School Teacher, Vernon Fains at Woodlawn Middle
BCPS New High School Teacher, Rebecca Meiller McCullagh at Woodlawn High School
BCPS Career Elementary Teacher, Renee Whelehan at Harford Hills Elementary
BCPS Career Middle School Teacher, Charles Heil at Perry Hall Middle
BCPS Career High School Teacher, Vicki Ali at Sparrows Point High
BCPS Retired Art Teacher, Ron Brigerman from Pinewood Elementary
Grace Hulse and Katie Calkins, State Award winners
Many BCPS Visual Arts teachers attended the Maryland Art Education Association Conference on October 16, 2009, at Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. The conference featured many informative presentations and workshops, the Teacher Award Ceremony, and the MAEA Annual Showcase of Outstanding Maryland Student Artwork.
Congratulations to the following students whose work is currently on display in County Executive, Jim Smith’s office.
| Heather Graham | Catonsville High |
| Kaitlyn Dash | Catonsville High |
| Kerry Doring | Catonsville High |
| Taylor Boren | Dulaney High |
| Olya Androsik | Franklin High |
| Nicole Ibarra | Loch Raven High |
| Mascot Obua | Overlea High |
| Erin Discordia | Owings Mills High |
| Kelsey Marshall | Parkville High |
| Brandon Buckson | Patapsco High |
| Leondra Morse | Patapsco High |
| Stephanie Mezzanotte | Patapsco High |
| Stephanie Mezzanotte | Patapsco High |
| Tony Murcia | Patapsco High |
| Grace Meredith | Pinewood Elementary |
| Brandon Lark | Sparrows Point High |
| Stephanie Potocki | Sparrows Point High |
| Sophia McGuire | Westchester Elementary |
| Keontey Brown | White Oak School |
Congratulations are also in order for the following students whose art work can be seen on the second and third floors of the ESS Building at Greenwood.
Many thanks to all of our student artists!
| Amber Bose | Baltimore Highlands Elementary |
| Lydia Park | Catonsville Elementary |
| Zachary Currie | Catonsville Elementary |
| Summer Wassel | Dulaney High |
| Morgan Focas | Franklin Middle |
| Nhi Chau | Franklin Middle |
| Taylor Mann | Hampton Elementary |
| Samantha Knight | Loch Raven High |
| Ashley Hicks | Maiden Choice School |
| Esjuan Williams | Maiden Choice School |
| Tracey Hall | Parkville High |
| Hayleigh Braml | Perry Hall Middle |
| Arionna Baker | Scotts Branch Elementary |
| Abby Zeigler | Westchester Elementary |
| Brian Burns | Westchester Elementary |
| Jenny Chinchilla | Westchester Elementary |
| Kallie Welton | Westchester Elementary |
| Paulina Mathis | Westchester Elementary |
| Jeremy Cuneo | White Oak School |
| Hannah Griesmeyer | Woodbridge Elementary |
Fall Treasury Exhibit in Annapolis
Congratulations to the following students whose work is on display.
Congratulations to: Hannah Elliott, Dulaney High; Juliet Phillips, Arbutus Middle; Maryam Fawzy, Hampton Elementary; Rachel Sachs and Taylor Ferguson, Sudbrook Magnet Middle; Dan Smith Parkville High; Jeff Rhode, Franklin High; and Emily Persinger and Tori Wenzl, Pinewood Elementary.
Congratulations to the Photography students at Patapsco High and Center for the Arts! See the article featured in The Sun describing their efforts to come to the aid of the community by restoring family photographs damaged by the recent water main break in the Dundalk area. Thanks to Patapsco High & CFA Photography teacher, Katie Calkins, for orchestrating this community service project.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/bal-md.co.photo13oct13,0,224565.story
Baltimore County Art Students Complete Murals at the Hollins Market
On Monday, October 5, 2009, the community gathered to honor students from Baltimore County Public Schools and Baltimore City Public Schools for completing six ceramic murals depicting Baltimore history on the side of the Hollins Market.
Murals were completed by Catonsville Middle, Cockeysville Middle, Dumbarton Middle, Franklin Middle, Hereford Middle, and Pikesville Middle.
The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings was on hand to address and thank the students and the community on the importance of the arts and the voice that these students leave for many generations to appreciate.
Congratulations to April Mahon, Visual Arts teacher, Baltimore Highlands Elementary, for having her article published in the October 2009 issue of Arts and Activities
Congratulations to our BCPS Visual Arts students who were selected as Maryland Distinguished Scholars in the Arts:
Adam Lafon, Carver Center for the Arts
Lauren Pellerito, Carver Center for the Arts
Lydia Pettit, Carver Center for the Arts
Adam Weiner, Carver Center for the Arts
Kelsey Marshall, Parkville High
Harry Mikula, Patapsco High and Center for the Arts
Lindsey Mack, Patapsco High and Center for the Arts
Stephanie Victorine, Patapsco High and Center for the Arts
Anthony Paige, Sparrows Point High
Emma Popp, Towson High
BCPS has ten of the twenty-five visual arts talent scholars in the state. The students exhibited their artwork and were honored at the Distinguished Scholar Recognition Day on September 12, 2009, at The University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Each will receive a merit-based scholarship for attending a Maryland college or university.
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| Anthony Paige and teacher, Vicki Ali | Lindsey Mack and teacher, Bernie Zienkiewicz | Visual Arts Scholars at the Distinguished Scholar Recognition Day |
Brown’s Orchard’s and Farm Markets
Featured Artist - Sam Georgieff
We enjoy promoting local artists and musicians! Every two months we will feature an example of a different local artist’s work on the wall behind our checkouts. If you wish to purchase this or another piece of the artist’s work, you may contact that person. Enjoy! (If you know a York County artist who would like to display as a “Featured Artist”, please contact suemyers@brownsorchards.com.  Sam Georgieff started drawing at age 3 when he colored his parent's black and white TV. He wanted a color TV! (It didn't work.) Sam is a Fine Artist/Illustrator whose inspiration comes from the rural setting of Poor Dog Farm - the farm and studio he owns in beautiful southern PA. The house is an old Victorian and the farm buildings are still standing. It's a very rural area and Sam says most of his inspiration comes from the land. The old farm, animals and nature are always in the body of his work. For more information, and to check out Sam's extensive gallery of animals in hats, visit www.poordogfarm.etsy.comEmail Sam at sgeorgieff@verizon.net |
2009 Pinwheels For Peace
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See the exhibit that has been moving about the state as part of the Maryland Humanities Council’s year-long remembrance of Dr.King. Towson High School and Perry Hall Middle School are representing BCPS in the exhibit.
Why Art? Maintaining Your Rigorous Sequential Program
The Visual Arts teachers joined together for a great day of Professional Development at General John Stricker on August 26, 2009. Topics included studio activities, assessment in the art classroom, integrating reading and writing, and working with the gifted and talented student to name a few. The day was full of energy and anticipation for an exciting 2009/10 school year.
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WHY ART?
- Defines humanity
- Makes us smarter
- Nurtures creativity
- Unlocks the past
- Cultivates innovation
- Fosters individuality
- Embraces all cultures
- Ignites imagination
- Brings us joy
The Visual Arts Department would like to thank the Baltimore County Commission on Arts & Sciences for granting us financial support for our 2009-2010 Artist in Residency program.
Students at Woodlawn Middle had the opportunity to work with Guest Artist Amanda Pellerin and their teacher Vernon Fains to create a ceramic mural based on a community theme that is being installed as a permanent work of art in the school cafeteria.
Guest Artist Duane Sabiston worked with students and teachers at Milford Mill Academy to develop the painting program. Artist Sabiston’s final email started with “Excitement is in the Air at Milford Mill!!!!!” Teacher Josh Torres stated that painting students made leaps and bounds. “It felt good to see the improvement.”
Chesapeake High also reported that students were working hard and showing signs of growth with a final statement from Mr. Sabiston, “It’s good to hear about successes driven by enthusiasm.”
We are grateful to County Executive, James T. Smith, Jr. and the Baltimore County Council: S.G. Samuel Moxley, 1st District, Kevin Kamenetz, 2nd District, T. Bryan McIntire, 3rd District, Kenneth N. Oliver, 4th District, Vincent J. Gardina, 5th District, Joseph Bartenfelder, 6th District, and John Olszewski, Sr., 7th District.
We also thank Gloria Manges and members of her staff for their support.
Alyssa Stokes, New Town High School, will be exhibiting her artwork at Miss Irene’s Restaurant, September 7 - October 4, 2009. The reception for the “Alyssa Stokes – Photographs, Jane Hill Stokes – Collages” Exhibit will be Monday, September 7, 6:30 – 9:00 pm.