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Art teacher thanks community for support

May 22, 2008

By: Jonathan Kane

During the past year, a transitional bridge between creating, understanding and appreciating art has been built through a developing relationship between Carmel Galleries, Carmel High School students, and the Carmel community. I am very thankful to be part of a community that is so encouraging and supportive of art.

Robyn Brown and all of the artists at Blue Egg Gallery have been so supportive of the student artists at Carmel, offering workshops and space to exhibit student work alongside their own. The school community connection that we have established has been quite an inspiration.

Susan Moor provided opportunities for my students to present senior exhibitions of their work at Vine and Table Gourmet Market Café. Vine and Table not only provided the space but also a reception with an inviting assortment of appetizers for the student openings.

For the past 12 years, Dawn and Mark Fraley at The Great Frame Up have invited our students to take part in a “Creative Self-Expression” Exhibition. Dawn and Mark professionally frame and hang select pieces, holding an Opening Night in their shop for our students, their families and guests.

My students have been welcomed to several “Conversations with the Artist” at the Lurie Gallery, and this has been wonderful inspiration as we have met with professional artists to discuss their work. Evan Lurie has been so enthusiastic and encouraging as he connects students with working artists.

Thanks to each of the galleries for encouraging my students to believe in their art and in themselves as artists. Creative growth is important as we recognize the significant place that art holds in our lives. A community that reflects this sentiment through arts advocacy reaffirms that this is true even beyond the classroom, and you can never tell where your influence stops.

Art Teacher Jonathan Kane

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