Old Hammondtown School art teacher Greta Anderson, left, speaks with a student’s family at the Mattapoisett Art Show. (Photo Courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55)
MATTAPOISETT — Student artwork filled the halls of Center School on March 31 as families and educators gathered for the Mattapoisett Art Show.
The event showcased artwork from students at Center School and Old Hammondtown School. The building was transformed into a gallery featuring drawings, paintings and sculptures created throughout the school year.
Students selected the pieces displayed in the show from the portfolios they have been building since September, giving them the opportunity to curate their own work and share it with family, friends and classmates.
“The Mattapoisett Art Show was an opportunity for our school community to gather and enjoy the projects our students have worked so hard on,” said Superintendent Michael S. Nelson. “Students from Center School and Old Hammondtown School were able to see what their peers have been creating in art class and may even have gained inspiration for their next project.”
The show included several special features, including a science and art collection focused on birds and terrapins with science teacher Ben Squire. Other highlights included an abstract sculpture wall and a faux-tile wall inspired by traditional Portuguese azulejos, featuring local shellfish in shades of blue and white.
Students in Project GROW, led by teacher Jane Kendall, also contributed artwork inspired by well-known artists from across art history, including Michelangelo, Georges Seurat, Pablo Picasso, Berthe Morisot, Georges Braque, Alexander Calder, Jackson Pollock and Marcel Duchamp.
“It was so special to see our Mattapoisett school community come together once again for such an incredible art show,” said Old Hammondtown School Principal Stephanie Wells. “Our students put so much effort into their work, and having every student represented made it a truly inclusive and celebratory event.”
“We would like to thank our art teacher, Greta Anderson, and science specialist Ben Squire for their outstanding collaboration in blending art and science to spark curiosity and encourage a wide range of student interests,” said Center School Principal Linda Ashley.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Dr. Sharlene Fedorowicz also recognized the work that went into the event.
“Greta’s dedication to her students brings excitement and curiosity into the classroom,” Dr. Fedorowicz said. “We appreciate all that she does to inspire creativity and support our students.”
School leaders also thanked the Mattapoisett PTA and parent volunteers who helped frame, label and display student artwork for the event.
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Third grade student Penelope Davidson poses with her artwork. (Photo Courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55)
Each first-grade student contributed a unique piece of paper to this abstract sculpture. (Photo Courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55)
Old Hammondtown School teacher Ben Squire, left, and Center School Principal Linda Ashley, right, pose with students at the art show. (Photo Courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55)
A family admires a wall of student portraits at the Mattapoisett Art Show. (Photo Courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55)
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