My column from March 4, 2017.
I love the arts.
Theatre, music, and art enrich our lives.
It can help connect us.
A play, concert or recital requires both artists and an
audience.
Artwork can lift spirits, tell a story, offer inspiration
and share a message.
Studies suggest that an education in the arts helps students
learn critical thinking skills, improves their social skills, helps them learn
from mistakes, be creative and even makes them more proficient at reading,
writing and math.
In the last week, my job gave me the opportunity to share
the work of student artists. Waupun Area High School students created ceramic
art in an effort to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger for the Empty
Bowls Project.
Art teacher Sarah Dobbratz allowed me to visit her classroom
so I could interview her and take photographs. I watched students “throw” clay
on the pottery wheel and view many of the pieces Art Club members created for
the fundraiser.
The Beaver Dam Area Arts Association is hosting its annual
Area High School Arts Exhibit. Executive Director Jessalyn Braun invited me to
the Seippel Homestead and Center for the Arts after judges evaluated the
submissions from seven schools.
While my skill set does not include artistic ability – I can
“paint” with words, but not a brush – I do recognize and appreciate work
created by others.
The ceramics projects created for the Empty Bowls Project
fundraiser offered pieces that went beyond a basic bowl and some gorgeous color
combinations. I hope those who attended the dinner appreciated the time and
creativity shown by the Art Club members.
The high school art show includes a wide variety of art. The
exhibit revealed a tremendous amount of local talent. Some pieces made me
think. Several made me smile.
The exhibit will be open through March 31, and I recommend
taking the time to visit it.
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