Last night was opening night of the 4th annual show featuring art 35 visual arts teachers from the Guilford County Schools. The event was held at Irving Park Art & Frame, at the corner of Battleground Avenue and Cornwallis Drive. The artwork was fabulous and Irving Park Art & Frame had a grand assortment of food and beverages for all who attended. The event, which was free and open to the public, was well received by the community. The art ranged from thought provoking to whimsical. Especially noteworthy were the framed, pencil drawings on paper bags by Steve Cozart who teaches at Weaver Academy.* Mr. Cozart explains the paper bag test and its relevance to the Jim Crow South, here.

This collaborative venture gives the public school teachers a chance to take their art beyond the walls of the classroom and model the North Carolina Visual Arts Standards for their students. It gives art teachers a chance to develop a relationship with a gallery. If you get a chance, stop by the exhibit and support the efforts of Guilford County’s hardworking art teachers and thank the frame shop for hosting the event. If you go today, you just might find a piece of art for that special someone in your life.

The exhibit will be on display until February 27th.