(Marcellus, NY – May 2014) “Wow! This is a big deal!” said Piper Wise, a third grader at State Street Elementary School in Skaneateles. She had just been informed by Susan Barry, her art teacher, that her work was selected for display in the Baltimore Woods Student Art Exhibit. From May 1 through May 31, nature-themed student artwork from the Auburn, Marcellus, Skaneateles and West Genesee school districts will be on display in the Art Gallery at Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus.
This exhibit celebrates the artistic achievements of area students with a variety of creations from the primary to senior high levels displayed side by side. There is work in painting, drawing, collage, puppetry and ceramics, all created with aspects of nature in mind.
“Early humans were always directly connected to nature, and it was an important source of inspiration for art work such as that found in prehistoric caves, on pottery and so forth. Children of today, who are often steps away from the natural world, continue to have a wonderful capacity to observe, learn and appreciate it, and creating art affords them the opportunity for their own interpretations. We are enjoying supporting the nature/art connection with this exhibit of student work from local schools,” said Gallery Coordinator Karen Jean Smith, a retired art educator.
Participating students, schools and art educators include:
Skaneateles Central School District
Waterman Primary School: Olivia Eller, Adriana Salomone, Anna Halligan, Arianna Cirincione
State Street Intermediate School: Piper Wise, Julia Marshall, Grace Peterson, Ellie Springer
Art educator: Susan Barry
Skaneateles High School: Patrick Biver, Shannon Iles, Mia Mason
Art educator: Linda Torrey
West Genesee Central School District
East Hill Elementary School: Allie Sincebaugh, Rachael Reynolds, Max Lauricella
Art educator: Betsy Eibert
West Genesee High School: Matt Pelligra, Sydney Baratta, Paris Archung, Morgan Nichols, Erin Donovan, Zefanya Putri
Art educators: John Capria, Gail Glagola, William Haining, Jennifer Schrader
Marcellus Central School District
Driver Middle School: Joe Martin, Jackson Masters, Tyler Wetherell, Grayson Hoag, Julianna Szczech
Art educators: Shannon Femano, Cher Ferrara
Marcellus High School: Sophia Derrick, Zoe Higgins, Alex Henderson, Michael Welch, Nate Long, Adella Roberts, Taylor Lader, Allison Connell
Art educators: Tara Charles, Tim Smarzo
Auburn Enlarged Central School District
Seward Elementary: Schae Fitzgerald, Lindsey Weaver, Taryn Yeomans, Alex Coomber
Art educator: Lisa Petrosino
Casey Park Elementary: Unknown at time of printing
Art educator: Paul Henegan
Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY 13108, (35) 673-1350
Hours: Interpretive Center is open M-F 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed Sundays.
The hiking trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk.