On December 18, 2014, students from all American Paradigm Schools were able to attend a very special art show in the American Paradigm offices in Center City Philadelphia.
The title and theme of the show:
"AMALGAMATION: the action, process, or result of uniting or combining"
This was the first of quarterly “
APS Artist Showcase Series at the Bellevue”. The purpose of these shows is to celebrate American Paradigm's partnerships with local artists and to reflect the community's distinct individualities.
The show featured pieces from many students that supported the theme
in many different ways. Some students achieved amalgamation by combining
and mixing media. Some united in cooperative group projects. Aside
from student work, local artists Brian Alles, Shane Leddy, and Eric Remer also had work on display, making the show an amalgam of many different styles.
In
the center of the exhibit, all attendees were invited to participate in
a cooperative "Art Jam" using several different types of art supplies.
Jonathan, a 5th Grade Memphis Street Academy art student, was very excited about the Amalgamation art show. He proclaimed, "I've never been to anything like this before. I have to keep reminding myself that this isn't a dream!"
This was truly a magical experience for all students involved. Our students look forward to being involved in future shows, and thank everyone involved with making this opportunity possible.
