Students display projects and River Valley Artist Guild awards several small grants
Summary
An art teacher brought student work to the board; representatives of the River Valley Artist Guild presented grants totaling several thousand dollars to local students and programs and announced an art show with community exhibits.
Students from Diamondback Elementary presented art projects to the board on Nov. 20, describing elements such as color value and texture. Teacher Miss Camacho introduced third- and fourth-grade work, noting projects inspired by public artists including Keith Haring.
Representatives of the River Valley Artist Guild presented small grants and awards to local students and programs and promoted a community art show at the college (hours and a Friday awards reception were announced). Examples of awards included a $600 award for Mojave Junior High, $300 and $650 awards to Desert Star Academy for music stands and updated microphone wiring, and $600 awards for choir and theater at Mojave Valley Junior High.
Why it matters: Community partnerships and arts funding support school programs and provide recognition to student artists; the board thanked the guild and encouraged attendance at the community art show.
Next steps: The art show runs through the weekend and the district will encourage families and staff to attend; grant recipients will use awards for equipment and production as presented.
