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The program began nearly 20 years ago when due to budget cuts, funding for art programs and teachers were cut from Portland Public Schools. A group of concerned parents developed a program that would be taught, funded and run by parent volunteers. Currently, over 70 classes are being taught by more than 170 volunteers.
10 years ago, as a new parent to the Duniway Community, I could see all the beautiful art that was being created by the students but not seen by the community at large. I did some initial sketches of how a temporary Art Gallery could be installed in the School Gym.
The first official Art Gallery at Duniway opened it's doors to the public 1999. It has since become a highly anticipated tradition and showcases more than 700 pieces of 2-D and 3-D art pieces.
To read the complete history of the Duniway Art Program:
Duniway Elementary Website
The Flowers in the post were created by 4th grade students. They are based on a lesson about Georgia O'Keefe. To view the lesson Click here
Christine Claringbold, a past Duniway parent, wrote an excellent article on how to start your own art program at your school. To read more Click here
Takes me way back...I loved being part of the art program at Duniway. It really is a great experience for the kids to have the opportunity to participate in. My favorite was the masks (clay in 5th grade and plaster in fourth)
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing!! I love your commitment to the art program. I remember when I was in school and all kinds of great art programs were cut because of money issues. It is so wonderful to see an all volunteer program with so many classes. That is so exciting!!
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