5th Grade Art Retrospective

What is it?

The 5th Grade Art Retrospective is an annual exhibit of artwork created by 5th grade students. This exhibit is an opportunity for students to reflect on and share the artwork they have created in 5th grade. Every 5th grade student will exhibit artwork in the Art Retrospective. Each 5th grade student has a portfolio of artwork, which is being kept in the art room to include in this exhibit. I am also inviting students to bring in artwork that they made in school during previous years to include in their display.

In the weeks before the exhibit, students will be reviewing their artwork during Art class as part of the preparation process. They will decide which pieces to include in the exhibit, how to arrange and display their work and they will also write a reflective piece about their individual collection. This process gives students an opportunity to share and celebrate their artwork with members of the school community.

When is it?

An Art Retrospective Open House for families is usually held in late May from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Willard. The school orchestra, band and chorus concert will begin at 7:00 pm on the same evening as part of our Arts Night event.

Can students bring other artwork to include?

Students may bring in no more than 4 flat pieces completed in a school setting during their Kindergarten through 4th grade years but this is not required.  For sculptures, a photo of the work may be substituted (feel free to email it to me and I can print it). Space to store and display artwork is very limited, so please do not send in more than 4 pieces and do not include artwork created outside of school. No framed artwork, please!

Each piece of artwork should have your child’s name written on the back. In class, we will be gluing all flat art to a paper backing. If this is a problem for a piece of artwork, please choose a different piece to include.

Thank you for your support. Please contact me if you have any questions. My email address is: ksaunders@concordps.org

I look forward to seeing you at Arts Night!

Sincerely,

Kristin Saunders
Willard School Art Teacher