SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Student creativity is flourishing despite the recent challenges of the pandemic: Kindergarten and Kindergarten children at Sag Harbor Elementary are busy with their entries for the Parish Art Museum's 2022 Student Exhibition, now in its 65th year .
The 2022 Parrish Art Museum Student Exhibition will be open from March 12th to April 10th.
To enter the exhibition, teachers submit an outline of their students' group or individual projects. Title, medium, dimensions, grade level and description are determinants of the art to be created and presented, the district said.
This year, Sag Harbor Pre-K and Kindergarten students are joining together to create the planets in the solar system with a 3D model of the James Webb Telescope.
“Pre-K and Kindergarten students worked diligently with watercolors, clay and paper to complete their exhibit for the student art show at the Parrish Art Museum,” said teacher Lisa Miller. “By recreating the planets in our solar system and building a 3D model of the James Webb Telescope, students are ready to reach for the stars and explore space with their imaginations.”
Teamwork is also critical, he said: “Students must work together to complete the project on time and as a functional unit. During the course, students learned about the solar system and current innovations in space exploration using mixed media elements. This led to curiosity and discussion that translated into the work itself, Miller said.
“Students were excited to learn and talk about the 'what ifs' of space. Ideas and questions during class discussions help inspire creativity and spark curiosity in their everyday lives. They look forward to bringing their families to see all their hard work in a 'real' museum,” Miller said.
