For Families - Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery

March 17 – April 29, 2012Opening Reception: Sunday, March 18, 2 – 5 pmRemarks at 2:30 pmEach spring, the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Galleryhosts an exhibition that showcases student artfrom Waterloo Region. Expressions highlights thevarious perspectives and experiences of youngartists in our community. This year, students havebeen asked to respond to the exhibition’s themeCollaboration, inspired by the feature artwork,North American Owl Collection created by studentsin Ms. Caroline Keogh’s 2010/2011 grade two class atJohn Sweeney Catholic Elementary School.During Expressions, the Gallery spaces also featureworks from KW|AG’s permanent collection toillustrate the intersecting interests and perspectivesof students and professional artists alike. Visitorsalso have the opportunity to engage with a specialinteractive space designed to connect people andideas among audiences young and old.Expressions represents a celebration of the significantcontributions made by teachers who cultivatestudent creativity and foster an appreciation of thearts. We are proud to continue partnerships withthe Waterloo Region District School Board and theWaterloo Catholic District School Board. It is withgratitude that we acknowledge their roles inadvocating for the arts in education as wecontinue to work side by side.In|sightAs a complement to Expressions 37, In|sightfeatures collaborative artworks by studentsfrom Cameron Heights Collegiate Institutein grades nine through twelve, taught byMr. Conan Stark. Students workedtogether and collaborated with localartist, Steve Lavigne, to explore newperspectives on the places that make upour community.North American Owl Collection created by students in CarolineKeogh’s 2010/2011 grade 2 class at John Sweeney CatholicElementary School. Erin Simpson, Dairy Dress, 2011, milk bagssewn together. Woodland Christian HS, Grade 12.