The students at Field elementary school were treated to a
wonderful surprise last Tuesday morning! Two of our guest artists, Abby and
Julia greeted the kids with paint and enthusiasm, and a specially sketched
backdrop created for each class based on drawings the students had done the
week prior. After a great demonstration from our artists on how to paint with
creativity yet frugality, the students dived head first into a world where they
were able to create pink high rises, orange roofs and blue/purple/grey skies.
Georges Seurat would have been proud.
At Healy and Disney II, our students had the special privilege
of experiencing a fullon professional production meeting with our artist
Dorian. She shared her sketches and talked about it what it is like to be a set
designer in Chicago. Dorian treated the students as her fellow colleagues and
it was wonderful to see the students take ownership and pride in their ideas. The
students were openmouthed as Dorian took these ideas and drew sketches on the
white boards (complete with perspective), and the ideas came to life. As all
the best artists do, Dorian made it look so easy! The kids cannot wait to see
their backdrops in two weeks, and they are chomping at the bit to get them painted.
I think what I love most about the Opera for All program is
our emphasis on teamwork. The students are seeing firsthand that the process
of creating in the visual and performing arts take patience, trust,
determination, imagination and above all, collaboration!
I also love that we bring not only music and opera to the
students, but also dance and visual arts and acting and directing and design.
They truly get a taste of life as an artist, and it’s exciting to be a part of it!
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