Art Talk with PWC Elementary Students
Prince William Art Society member, Otis Stanley, recently was invited to have an 'art talk' with the fifth-grade art students at Kilby Elementary School in Prince William County, Virginia.
Otis Stanley
Art is all around us, as well as the artists that create the things we see and touch every day. Who knew that the person that helps the children safely cross the street on their way to another day of school was the creator of beautiful paintings that are hanging in a local gallery?
After visiting the Open Space Arts gallery at Stonebridge, the Kilby Elementary School's social worker, Mrs. Castro, discovered Otis' art. Knowing that he is one of the school's crossing guards, she shared some images with the school staff which then appeared on their morning news show. Then the art teacher, Ms. Woodson, asked if Otis would come in and share his art and talk to her fifth-grade classes about creating art.
On March 6, 7, 8 and 10, 2023, Otis Stanley shared his journey as a working artist with the students. The curious children asked lots of questions and look forward to coming by Open Space Arts.
Photos from Otis' recent art talk with PWC fifth-grade students:
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.
Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 52-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.
Want to know how to get involved at OSA? If you are an artist (18 or older) living in Prince William County, or a are a member of a PWC art group, you are welcome to get on our next art show's emailing list. Send it to us, OR come by the gallery to find out more.
Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership
This is so wonderful to see! Otis is not only a fantastic artist, he is such a nice human being as well. I’m sure he, the staff and the kids thoroughly enjoyed it!
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