Focus on Visual Arts

The Excitement is Building!

The excitement is building for the weekend of 29th – 31st of August, yes this weekend, when ART FOR ALL brings together everything we love about FPS and showcases our values – creativity, community, excellence and respect.

It has been the spotlight for our community this term… such delight, such art, such family fun!

What a weekend it will be!

ART FOR ALL, however, is not only an art show.

It also presents many learning opportunities for our students, not just in the visual arts areas.

In the Visual Arts learning, students have the advantage of being part of an art gallery, creating a work to be included in a group exhibition, understanding the dynamics of an art show, and feeling pride in seeing their work displayed for all to view.

In addition, our Year 6 students have the option to apply for leadership roles as hosts for the ART FOR ALL Gala Evening, and as sous chefs – preparing food for the same event. What a chance to be part of such an adult occasion, where they host the evening and are the only students present.

To be included as hosts they must write an application, providing evidence as to why they would be ideal for the role. They will work in teams to assist with the serving of the food, to greet the guests, and to help at sales. In appreciation for their work, the teachers will generously offer them a special supper.

Such personal learning is invaluable.

We would like to thank the students who have volunteered their time to be part of ART FOR ALL. They are exhibiting traits of character that will serve them well in the future.

We are proud of them as they should be of themselves!

Student Art on Exhibition

Whilst all students will have an example of their Yayoi Kusama’s inspired art displayed for all to admire, our Year 6 artists have the privilege to have their major artwork framed and part of the ART FOR ALL exhibition.

This historical and integral part ART FOR ALL started over twenty years ago when FPS won Northland’s Fathers’ Day Competition. With the prize of Northland dollars, the first frames were purchased.

Each year, Year 6 families are invited to buy their child’s framed work if they desire or alternatively, just have the artwork. Either way, the frames for next year’s Year 6 are secure!

You can imagine how much time mounting and framing sixty-seven dazzling artworks would take! Fortunately, Jean (with Eliana and Athena), Alex (Nick’s mum), Barb (Will’s mum) and Victoria (Tilly’s mum) were there to help. Thank you so much!

So when you visit the ART FOR ALL Gallery next weekend, look out for your student’s artwork in the gym foyer or in the Performing Arts Room, and be amazed by our Year 6 artists' framed, colourful, patterned dots!

Just so brilliantly creative!!!

~ Marjie Tkatchenko, Visual Arts Teacher