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24 Wednesday, May 23, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon GallerybpopsbupbatbSistersbElementarybSchool By T. Lee Brown Correspondent The month of May saw a burst of art activities in Sisters. Popular events like an annual parade, a music show at The Belfry, and big fundraiser at Ponderosa Forge brought townspeople out in force for My Own Two Hands (MOTH). Meanwhile, a less publicized art show popped up: a temporary gal- lery inside the Commons Room of Sisters Elementary School. For the SES Art Gallery, students carefully assembled their work from the school year’s art classes into a port- folio. Where a professional artist’s portfolio would be sandwiched between presti- gious black boards, the kids housed theirs in long strips of green butcher paper, taped up at the sides. Each child sat at a table with their work, showing it to parents, vol- unteers, and teachers, who circulated the room asking questions. “I see excitement and pride coming from Sam,” said Angelena Bosco, whose son Sam is in first grade at SES. “He’s really proud of the work that he does, espe- cially when he gets any kind of acknowledgement.” The SES Art Gallery provided an opportunity for Sam and other students to receive feedback and encourage- ment. “I think it gives him impetus to continue practic- ing drawing at home—hav- ing the conversations lets him know that what he’s done is creative and valuable and good.” The gallery and the instruction leading up to it benefit from MOTH fund- raising. Under the aegis of Sisters Folk Festival, MOTH supports music and arts pro- gramming in the Sisters schools and around the com- munity, including the cel- ebrated Americana Project. The elementary school’s art program is also supported in part by MOTH. Parents expressed grati- tude for the school district’s arts offerings. “Art is an out- let for kids,” said Mandee Seely, whose children Paxton and Amaya both attend SES. “It helps them use their imag- ination and do things other than stare at a screen.” Bosco is experienced with children. She founded a summer day camp for young entrepreneurs, teaches cooking classes at Cascades Academy and SPRD, and works in food services at the elementary school. “I enjoy seeing what the kids do,” she says of the art fre- quently hanging at SES. She especially appreciates the paintings she sees com- ing out of the classroom of Clayton Warburton, a fourth- grade teacher who is also a working artist. “They’ve made really nice artwork— it’s not just scribbled-out stuff.” Bosco said the kids made pictures answering the ques- tion: “What color is the wind?” with art teacher Karen Williams. “Those are hanging in the school Commons right PHOTO BY T. LEE BROWN Hadley Gloeckner shows one of her colorful paintings in the elementary school’s commons. now. It was fun to see how teaching and how much the much Karen Williams loves pictures moved her.” We’ve rolled back our rates to celebrate our birthday! CUSTOM HOMES • RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROJECTS John P. Pierce 541-549-9764 CCB# 159020 CCB# 16891 Becke W. P ierce Arne J. P ierce General Contracting LLC 541-647-0384 General Contracting LLC 541-668-0883 CCB# 190689 CCB# 208020 See our website for details! Local-friendly! Serving the Sisters Area Since 1976 Strictly Quality Pro Pr P r o Shop S h o op Sh p | 541-549-4653 5 41 4 1 - 549 41- 5 4 9 9- - 4 46 6 53 54 5 3 | w www.aspenlakes.com w w ww Father’s Day Finds The gifts that rad dads gotta have! Share your great Father’s Day gifts with Sisters shoppers! Barware • Liquors • Brewing Kits Grills, Smokers • Grilling Utensils • Hardwood Chips Food/Coff ee Gift Cards • Jerky • Sauces Hammocks, Adirondack Chairs, Yard Games Coolers, Picnic Paraphernalia • Pro Golf Lessons Camping, Fishing Gear • Musical Instruments Gym Memberships • Martial Arts Classes Automotive Supplies • Power bquipment • Tools Sports bquipment • Bikes • Kayaks • SUPs Men’s Spa Treatments • Leather Goods Jewelry • Watches • Sunglasses • Hats • Clothing Concert, Show, Movie Tickets June 6 & 13, 2018 bach SINGLb GIFT ITbM will be featured In both issues. O ONLY $125 PER ITEM — feature as many as you want! (Includes The Nugget taking a photo if needed.) Reserve your sbace and submit coby/bhotos by Friday, May 25 Abbrove ad by Friday, June 1 at 5 PM Call 541-549-9941 or email ads@nuggetnews.com
