St. Peter Catholic School Art Room

 Fifth through Eighth grade students are implementing the Elements of Art to create an educational poster on Substance Abuse. Students have learned about the history of the "Just say No" campaign and have the option to participate in the regional contest for a cash prize. Check out 6th grade working hard: 

 St Peter's students participated in Earth Day by learning about our Catholic faith and how creating Art can advocate for the Earth. We learned about famous Catholics who participated in Earth day.  Here is a slide from our unit:  Here are photos of Kindergarten artists creating:  

 3rd grade students learned about Found Object Art. We explored the artwork of Purvis Young, who's work is being exhibited at the JCMOMA in Jefferson City, MO.  Young was an American artist who spent most of his life unhoused. He utilized Found Object art to create art that told of his lived experience.  Students utilized different recycled materials, as well as materials from home, to create original artwork. Materials used included a range of objects: charging cords, plastic "take out" containers, fabrics, soda cans, tissue boxes, cotton balls...the list goes on!  Students were also able to enter their Found Object artwork in the JCMOMA contest. They named their artwork and wrote an Artist Statement about their piece which described their process and passion behind the work.  Check out some of our creations below:   

St. Peter Catholic School artists are participating in a nation-wide effort to encourage and inspire people suffering in Ukraine.  Ms. Thurman connected with other art rooms in the USA who are creating artwork in solidarity with the Ukrainian families affected by the war. Art students participated in creating uplifting and empowering artwork using various mediums, including paint, oil pastel, markers, and colored pencils to communicate a message of compassion and hope.  Art students learned that, throughout history, artists have come together to create artwork to support those suffering. Students engaged with symbols representing peace and unity in their artwork. We reflected on Pope Francis's call to the "peacemakers" to become helpers during the war.  We stand in solidarity with the families suffering in Ukraine. We hope that our messages of Jesus's love and compassion will bring them peace during this grievous war. Ms. Thurman is busy scanning and uploading our art...

 St. Peter's youngest artists have designed sweet winter hats using mixed media. Check them out! 

Students have been engaging Hispanic artists and artwork in honor of Hispanic Heritage month. We have covered artists from Colombia, Spain, Mexico, and the United States.  Students learned about various artistic styles and art movements. We view artwork from the Baroque period (1600-1750), Post-Modern period (1950's to present), and the Surrealist period (1920's to 1935).  Students viewed Botero's, a Colombian artist, sculpture "Gato." They then applied Botero's artistic style to their own renditions of a gato. Students were encouraged to use various mediums to complete this project.  3rd grade Botero Inspired Gato watercolor.  3rd grade Botero Inspired Gato watercolor.  Mixed Media, inspired Botero Gato Composition.  Mixed Media, inspired Botero Gato Composition.