New Mural @ Sequoia School

Plants and Hopes Growing High

Art is Education

I went today to the Harvest Festival and dedication of the new mural at Sequoia Elementary School designed and painted by Sequoia's Artist-n-Resdidence Debbie Koppman. (photo).

The mural is based on collage drawings made by Sequoia student in grades 1 - 5. The mural's theme of plants growing high makes a visual connection between their art, garden, and arts integration programs, while working to improve the aesthetics of the school. As an Arts Anchor Schoo, they want their ongoing efforts to increase their students' access to the visual arts to also be embodied in the building itself. Dedicated Saturday, October 27th from 11am-12pm. [text retaken from the flyer made by Debbie Koppman with permission]. Here's some photos in a slideshow of both the Mural and the Harvest Festival.

I talked with Debbie for a few moments and learned that she is helping facilitate the creation of another mural (in the very near future) at Bret Harte in the blacktop area with the theme of "IMAGINE." I'm looking forward to more great public art that supports our schools and community as well as integrating art as education in our curriculum. Thanks Debbie and others - including Sequoia principal Kyla Trammal - for your imaginitive and integrative work!

Bret Harte Middle School is have an information night for prospective parents November 15th, 6-8pm. More info is online on their website HERE.

Read more online about the Arts Program at Sequoia on East Bay Express HERE.

More Upcoming "Art IS Education" programs and events HERE.