Jackie Ririe, an art teacher at Rogich Middle School, looks at a district-wide student art installation in the lobby of the Clark County School District administration building on Friday.
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 | midnight
Kaylee Carter, a sixth-grader at Rogich Middle School, made an eye-catching poster that captured the attention of many passersby — a colorful painting that depicted a young girl with dreams of graduation caps and gowns dancing above her head.
Kaylee's creation was one of 60 pieces of student art on display at the Clark County School District Art Gallery on Friday. The reception was held in the CCSD Administrative Center at 5100 W. Sahara Ave.
Parents, teachers, trustees and other guests had a chance to view a variety of paintings, sketches and sculptures made by children of all ages from throughout the District.
The District began accepting artwork during the first week of November, with the overriding theme of succeeding in school and staying focused on graduation, said school district Community Coordinator Jaime Lea.
"'Keep Your Eye On The C.A.P.' has been our education initiative over the last few years," Lea said. "C.A.P. stands for climate, academics and participation."
Jennifer Liu, a senior at Coronado High School, used metal wires to create a sculpture of a graduating student tossing a cap into the air.
It took her about a week to complete the project, using her knowledge from a three-dimensional sculpture class at Coronado.
"I thought it would be inspiring," Liu, 17, said. "Someone literally reaching for their goals."
The event gave students a voice and a chance for their creative talents to go on display, Lea said.
"There's nothing better than to see a kindergartner's self-portrait depicting their high school graduation," Lea said.
For Henderson resident Carrie Hasler, who was perusing the gallery with her friend Elizabeth Kicinski of West Valley, seeing such a variety of student artwork reminded her of the budget woes facing the District.
"It's all very nice," Hasler said. "It just goes to show how important art programs are. I hope they don't take away from it due to the budget cuts."
Jeff O’Brien can be reached at 990-8957 or [email protected].
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