For Immediate Release
Date
Title Berwick Head Start Students Working With
Dushore Artist Dan Curry
Children at the Berwick Head Start
program had the pleasure of working with local artist Dan Curry while he shared
his knowledge and enthusiasm in an artist residency sponsored by the Northern
Tier Partnership for Arts in Education.
Through Mr. Curry’s classes the children are
exploring the various medias in visual arts; such as drawing, painting, pottery
and sculpture. The artist hopes to encourage and strengthen manual
dexterity, visual thinking and problem solving through entertaining hands-on
experiences. Curry states, “Through painting, pottery, collage and
drawing children can learn to observe and explore nature, shapes and
colors. The last two classes were devoted to the Musical Mural project the Curry has utilized in several of his residencies. Avideo accompanies for viewing.
The many artworks created by the children were
prepared for exhibit on the last day of school during a celebration with the
parents, teachers and children.
The Northern Tier Partnership for Arts in Education
strives to provide intensive on-going arts
experiences that affirm the creative potential
of each person, enhance technical knowledge and
ability, inspire creativity, stimulate the
expression of personal vision, and applaud excellence. The Northern
Tier Partnership is one of many regional service providers selected by the
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts to work in partnership with the state in
designing and creating initiatives to make a significant impact on arts in
education programs across the state. The NTPAIE is facilitated by the
Bradford County Regional Arts Council and serves Bradford , Columbia Wyoming Counties
The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts is a
state agency under the Governor’s Office. Its mission is to foster the
excellence, diversity and vitality of the arts in Pennsylvania
