Convergence: An Art Exhibition, Panel Discussion, & Reception

Convergence is an exhibition of student art and academic learning featuring the work of elementary and high school students from 17 Chicago Public Schools

CHICAGO, IL, USA, May 23, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The CONVERGENCE exhibition showcases the innovative works of visual, digital, and performing art created by students participating in CAPE’s Artist/Researcher Program at 17 Chicago Public Schools. The Artist/Researcher Program brings together experienced classroom teachers and professional teaching artists to weave the arts into academic subject matter, and the resulting artworks rely upon and highlight both areas. Several key events will occur during the Convergence exhibition’s run:

• May 25, 11:30am to 1pm – Brownbag Lunch Panel Discussion focused on curation and the exhibition of student work
• June 1, 5pm to 8pm - A gallery closing celebration that will feature gallery tours, refreshments, and the opportunity to meet artists and teachers whose work is on display
• Ongoing- Student Field Trips to the gallery will allow students to see their own artwork in a professional gallery setting alongside the work from other CAPE schools.
• Ongoing- Workshops for CAPE teachers and teaching artists on a variety of topics related to the creation, curation, and exhibition of student work

Photographers and press crews are invited to attend any of these events. The public can RSVP for free at www.CAPEchicago.org/convergence .

Artwork on display includes:
• E-textiles and tapestries created by 4th graders at Durkin Park Elementary as they explored electrical circuitry
• Large-scale, 3D maps created by special education students at Ray Graham that highlight community resources available to them as they transition to life after graduation
• A collection of postcards designed by 8th graders at Telpochcalli Elementary that use metaphors and symbolism to encourage immigrant advocacy and activism in their community.

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Every year, Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE) inspires over 5,000 students from more than 50 Chicago Public Schools to be more passionate about their educations. CAPE stirs their passion for learning by weaving the arts into academics through original, creative lesson plans developed together by teaching artists and public schoolteachers. With CAPE, learning takes place inside classrooms and beyond school walls, wherever subject matter best comes to life. Commissioned, long-term research shows their unique approach to art-based education continually improves students’ grades, critical thinking, self-esteem and confidence. For more information, please visit www.CAPEchicago.org

Amy Rasmussen
Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education
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