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Bishop Ward Partners With Alcott Arts Center for Art Show
October 3, 2016 (Kansas City, Kan.): Many Bishop Ward students will be sharing their creative spirit and energy with the local Kansas City, Kan. community for a month-long celebration at the Alcott Arts Center beginning this weekend.
Please join us at the opening celebration this Saturday, October 8th at 6:30 p.m. where a variety of works and talents will be performed by our different departments from math and Spanish to music, theater, and art. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. followed by short performances from our theater and music departments. Refreshments will be served and admittance is complimentary.
Mr. Nick Tomasic ’90 has been leading the head of the art department at Bishop Ward for the last ten years and was instrumental in organizing this first show.
"We have so many talented students and really look forward to showcasing them," said Tomasic. "And we thank the Alcott Arts Center for hosting the students of Bishop Ward."
In May three seniors graduated and are now attending the Kansas City Art Institute. They earned $76,000 in scholarships and are pursuing their artistic dreams.
"Mr. Tomasic has been an inspiration to me and encouraged me to attend KCAI. He would bring alumni to speak to our classes and I learned about the many opportunities to pursue," said Evan Barclay '16.
You can expect to view a variety of mediums in the gallery such as A Day of the Dead Altar, 2D works as well as paintings, sculptures, drawing, and poetry. There will be a drum solo by junior Jaden Hutchingson and an acting segment by Adrian Cisneros and Natalie Bragdon who will be performing the Duo entitled "13 Ways to Screw Up a College Interview" by Ian McWethy.
There will be current Bishop Ward students showcasing their art and talents as well as a young alumni section with pieces from Stephanie Duenas ’10, Evan Barclay '16, Makynzie Sanchez ’16, and Camille Conner ’16.
Bishop Ward President Fr. Thomas Schrader, O. Carm. is proud of this art showcase.
"I am so proud of our students and their achievements. They deserve to be recognized and this art show is a wonderful opportunity to showcase Mr. Tomasic and our artistic students. Please come out and join us."
ABOUT BISHOP WARD HIGH SCHOOL
Bishop Ward High School is the only Catholic high school in Wyandotte County. Since 1908, its mission is to provide a quality, Catholic, college-preparatory education in a Christ-centered community that nurtures the body, mind and soul of each student. For more information, visit wardhigh.org.
For more information, please contact:
Josh Sukraw, 913-371-6901
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Bishop Ward High School Art Show 2016
Opening Reception is Saturday October 8th, 6:30-9pm
This and all Alcott events are open to the public!
Please join us and experience some up and coming artist in our area.
Short Performances scheduled for 7pm thru 7:45
2 large galleries will be filled with pinning art, writing, poetry and so much more...
Long wall for Day of the Dead altar
Art Dept. will have a lot of 2D works on paper to filling the wall space
There will be raffles, and a 50/50 pot to support the Alcott Arts Center
Refreshments and snacks (Food and drink)
Show will end on November 2nd
This exhibit will include Art from BWHS, including performances and a Day of the Dead Altar.
Bishop Ward High School students will be our featured exhibitors. We have a great evening planned with the students displaying their many talents. Paintings, drawings, Printmaking, sculptures, ceramics will be some of artwork for your viewing. At 7pm the students will have a short performance with music, Acting, a Drum Solo, writing and poetry they have created.
They have assembled a Day of the Dead altar for the season. Every department was invited to participate and recent alumni Stephanie Duenas, Evan Barclay, Makynzie Sanchez, and Camille Conner will also be showing.
You will not want to miss the talent that will be showcased!
The Alcott is NOT ADA Accessible. For more info 913-233-2787
To learn more click here.
We are very excited to be able to bring exposure to all of these very talented artists!
Please join us for a wonderful evening of culture at the Alcott.
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Adrian Cisneros, Islaynn Pena, and Lidija Begic created this flyer.
Beautifully done!
