WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY ART SHOW FOCUSES ON TOLERANCE

With support and inspiration from the Putnam Museum’s Anne Frank exhibit, 5th grade students at Washington Elementary will be displaying their creative artwork as part of a juried art show and reception on Thursday, April 7th, at 6:30 p.m. at their school.

As the only elementary school participating in the Museum’s Tolerance art show, students, staff and families at Washington have taken the opportunity very seriously. Students are using a wide variety of mediums and materials to express their views of the word “tolerance” and the many emotional responses associated with the concept. Current events and everyday life became the inspiration for their artwork as they explored how tolerance – or perhaps lack of it – can impact lives.

According to Principal Sheri Simpson-Schultz, the students are looking forward to showing off their efforts. “Their projects are true reflections of the incredible talent and minds that all of our students have,” she says. “Students came to realize that the word tolerance involves many ideas.” The work will be judged by distinguished members of the community, including some working artists from the area. Winners will then advance to the final show at the Putnam Museum.