WPS Visual Arts Department

We are thrilled to announce Flux & Form, our annual WPS Visual Arts Faculty Show. Come see the incredible talent of 27 of our Visual Arts educators as they step out of the classroom and into the gallery.

Opening Reception: Friday, March 13, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Worcester Center for Crafts | Krikorian Gallery | 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester

The exhibition runs through March 26. We can’t wait to see you there!

Spotlight on instruction: Burncoat Magnet Middle School teacher Sharron Davis is using to support understanding of pattern, mixed media and self expression. Expressive portraits that tell a personal narrative.

Keeping student voice front and center. Last night, our first cohort of WPS student jurors awarded one $250 prize and 2 honorable mentions at the annual College Show Student Jurors provided evidence for their selections and worked to reach consensus.

Kindness and Craft! Yesterday our partners from the awarded three more students with scholarships. The two criteria: passion for making and spreading kindness. Congrats to Milada Varava, Adalisse Mercado Montanez and Juliana Fernandes.

Works by Genevieve Sweetser and Zoraida Blier-Ortiz! Recognized by the Scholastics Art & Writing competition! Big shout out to Sharron Davis at the Burncoat Magnet Middle School.

Here it is!!! A State of Being is a collection of works across several styles and media created by artists on the Visual Art Faculty of the Worcester Public Schools. WPS Visual Art Faculty have exhibited together more than ten times, generating a diverse collection of artworks year after year. State of Being marks the first time this group exhibit has been produced at ArtsWorcester. ArtsWorcester particularly welcomes the opportunity to honor and celebrate those that nurture the next generation of artists in our city. The teachers would like to thank the incredible staff at ArtsWorcester for their partnership and vision! We also want to thank our coordinator: Joe DeGregorio. We have featured his stained glass pieces first.

‪We have 100 free art kits for WPS students. Each kit contains a variety of art making tools. We have copy paper available as well. Please contact me at [email protected] if you would like one delivered to your doorstep or if you would like to pick up a kit at DAB parking lot. ‬

These inspiring works were made at home by students at Nelson Place Elementary School. What are you collecting, making, seeing and thinking about? Share you ideas and images with us for posting. Tag your ideas .

For seasoned teachers or those taking on the role at home, take this free , “Teaching Critical Thinking through Art with the National Gallery of Art.” The course is offered in English, Spanish, French, and Simplified Chinese. Enroll: go.usa.gov/xdzRA

WPS 2020 Spring / Summer Mobile Meal Schedule for students. Folks can also find the info at https://worcesterschools.org/

Jump start your holiday vacation with a viewing of the works at South High! Students matted and hung all work in an effort to consider our Presenting standard. Classes are invited to the library throughout the day on Friday to respond to this work.