Past projects 1
Where in the World is Diego Rivera?
Funded May 8, 2017This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and one other donor.
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Students are working on a multi- cultural art study and our artist is Diego Rivera. We are learning about his life and his artwork and what inspired him. Teaching children to recognize the choices an artist or designer makes in portraying a subject helps kids understand the concept that what they see may be someone’s interpretation of reality. When kids are encouraged to express themselves and take risks in creating art, they develop a sense of innovation that will be important in their adult lives. “Art is a way to encourage the process and the experience of thinking and making things better!” Your generous donation will allow students to create a class mural that reflects the diversity of our class, their own family and their neighborhood experiences. Children can learn to appreciate cultural diversity in styles of art and we are hoping that this project will boost their self esteem as they are recognized and accepted for their individuality. In turn, they feel good about themselves as other children recognize the worth of their traditions and customs.