WS/FCS teachers display,
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CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT
Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts Inc., 26J1 NewlValkertown Road, is preparing
to host a panel discussion titled "Innovations in Art Education" on Thursday, May
21 from 12:30 pjn. to-2 pin.
This discussion will accompany Winston Salem/Forsyth County-Schools' Visual
Art Department's first ever Art Teachers' Exhibit featuring the work of visual art
teachers throughout the county from through June 27 in the Simona Atkins Allen
Gallery at the Delta Arts Center.
An opening reception was held Thursday, May 7, where teachers whose art is
on display attended. i
For the panel discussion, RSVP is required to nadiyah@deltaartscenter.org by A
today (Thursday, May 14). M
Guest panelists include:
?Karen Morris, arts coordinator at R J. Reynolds High School
?Dr. AmyBith Harlee, education coordinator at RJ Reynolds High School
?Amanda Gordon, Arts Magnet Program at Diggs-Latham Elementary School I
?Katherine Foster, executive director at New Winston Museum
?Jeri Baker, education coordinator at Delta Arts Center
Guest moderator will be Jim Sparrow, president & CEO at Arts Council of I
WSFC.
Winstipn-Salem Delta Fine Arts is a funded partner of the Winston-Salem |
Forsyth County Arts Council and receives support from the North Carolina Arts
Council Department of Cultural Resources and contributions of individuals.
Tours of the exhibition can be arranged by calling the center at 336-722-2625.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The gallery is closed every third Saturday of the month.
ARTIST: Joseph King
TITLE: Jamaican Banana Woman
WORK: acrylic on canvas, painted 2008 **PAINTED
IN JAMAICA WHERE JAMES IS FROM**
SCHOOL: Spears Elementary School
ARTIST: NaUuka KM. Crisp
| TITLE: Rest
WORK: ceramic clay relief, 2010
P SCHOOL: Forest Park
Elementary School
"Creating something from
nothing is kind of like
my therapy," said Crisp
Wendee Haywood, teacher at North Hills Elementary School, stands before her
featured 2015 oil pastel work, "Her Black on Black," as she tells the story of
being upset on the day she brought the piece to life. It only took 15 minutes to
complete. She cited "art as my escape."
ARTIST: Yiemdee Haywood
TITLE: Her black on black
WORK: oil pastels on black
-1 canvas, 2015
SCHOOL: North Hills
Elementary School
Photos by Erin Mizelle for the
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SPRING FESTIVAL:
* CefeGrating 'Freedom *
In May 1895, freedom was announced to the African American community of Salem
when General Orders 31 were read from the pulpit of St. Philips African American
Church. Celebrate the 150th anniversary of this important event at Old Salem's
Spring Festival. Activities include the reading of General Orders 31 (this portion of the
day's events is free) as welhas an opportunity to learn about Salem's role in the Civil War,
participate in hands-on activities, hear concerts by a re-created z6th North Carolina Band,
and more. 9:30 a.m. -4:30p.m. Included in All-in-One Ticket, Adults/$ 13; 6 - i6/$ii. ^