MSE's 4th Grade Self-Portrait Reliefs

MSE 4th Graders had a really full year!  We had lots of deadlines and contests. 

Here are some of the things that MSE 4th graders have accomplished: 
- Entered The Galaxy of Lights art contest
- Finished Art to Remember
- Entered Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Art Contest
- Finished reliefs for Panoply Arts Festival

Below are some photos of students finishing up their self-portraits. This was a fun, yet challenging project!  Students learned about symmetry, folding, shade, contrast, texture, pattern, design, and much more!

MSE 4th & 5th Graders' artwork at Huntsville Public Library this May!

Some of the 5th grade reliefs (above) that were displayed in Panoply, and some that were not, were recently chosen to be displayed at the Huntsville Public Library.

4th grade self-portraits reliefs are also displayed in the same case. 

Artwork is on display at the Huntsville Public Library the next couple of weeks.  Please take time to visit them!  They are in the display case on the wall that is next to the DVDs.  If you can't find it, simply ask the front desk!

Below are the first names of students whose works are currently on display:

5^th grade clay relief masks:

Joshua

Tatyana

Jackson

Myesha

Maggie

Cameron

Mary Grace

Grace

Steven

4^th grade 3-D self-portrait reliefs:

Sam

Liam

Abigail

Isaih

David

Isabella

Justin

Riley

Charlie

Panoply 2012!

I was so grateful to see so many of my JVE & MSE students at Panoply this year!  Thanks for coming out!  Here are a few photos from this year's Panoply.

MSE Dream Rocket is traveling around the country in art shows!

Jennifer Marsh, the artist who orchestrated the Dream Rocket project's quote about MSE's Dream Rocket painting:  "This panel is amazing!!!!!!!! it's just wonderful!!!!"  Awesome job, MSE students! 

Last year, MSE students created a 2'X6' Dream Rocket with the theme "Universal Peace."  Students brainstormed for words, images, etc.  K-5 students designed and painted this project.  Joey's image was picked as the person inside the shuttle (see attached images). 

The rocket is 3-D, and uses recycled materials such as cans and bags.

Right now, our rocket panel is being displayed in Kansas with other Dream Rocket works for YAM.  Here is the flicker pict and write up on the Dream Rocket site if you'd like to read more:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/thedreamrocket/6697333395/

Hats Off to Art Aids!

Every year I choose two or three 5th grade art aids at JVE.  This year's art aids at both JVE and MSE have done a fantastic job!  Here's a few photos of my JVE art aids in action.  Thanks for all your hard work, girls!  I couldn't have done it without you!

YAM art at the Huntsville Museum of Art!

Congratulations to Monte Sano Elementary's Sophia St.John and Anna Lauren Mathis and Jones Valley Elementary's Ryan Saunders and Kate Stone for having artwork selected to be displayed in the Huntsville Museum of Art's YAM Celebration! 

Ryan Saunders and Kate Stone hold their certificates of commendation

sent to them by the Huntsville Museum of Art.

YAM (Youth Art Month) is celebrated every year by the Huntsville Museum of Art.  Check it out while it's still there!  (And don't forget the downstairs Childrens' Art Gallery!)

JVE students win Panoply Billboard Art Contest!

Congratulations to Weleda, Tess, and Ian!  Ian Artrip's artwork will be featured on a billboard somewhere in Huntsville that will be advertizing Panoply Arts Festival! 

Ian Artrip placed 1st, Weleda placed 2nd, and Tess 3rd place in the

Panoply Billboard Art Contest this year!