The GLCYD has established the Young Artist's Art Gallery to highlight area children's art and creativity. One of the 40 Developmental
Assets is "Creative Activities." According to the 2000 Youth Asset Survey, only 18% of our 8th, 10th, and 12th graders are regularily involved i
n art activities. This gallery highlights children's visual art as a way of reinforcing the importance of art expression and exposure for young people.

Check out the school displays listed here on our web site. See the great work that kids are doing as they express themselves
& explore a variety of art mediums.

Father Marquette School

Mr. Tom Taylor's students:

Alexandar 7

Cheyenne 5

Connor 4

Emily 7

Gabby 5

Hannah 1

Jarod 4

Jessica 5

Joey 3

Katie 4

Kirsten 4

Lucas 4

Michael 4

Morgan 4

Nels 5

Nikki 4

Samantha 7

Superior Central Schools

Mrs. Diane Culter's students, grades 6 to 12:

Amanda 8

Amy 6

Austin 8

Brierra 9

Brierra & Mariah 9

Brittany 9

Bryanna 7

Chelsie 12

David 7

Deseray 11

Elizabeth 7

Emily 8

Gina 7

Heather 11

Heather 11

Katie 6

Magy 12

Maranda 6

Melanie 10

Nicholas 7

Sadie 7

Shelby7

Stephanie 8

Stephanie 8

Tony 6

Youth Art Experience - Dia De Muertos

Catherine Lange, who teaches art at Aspen Ridge Elementary School in Ishpeming, recently traveled to Mexico to study Dia De Muertos, the Mexican tradition of
"Day of the Dead." The trip was made possible through a $1,000 Professional Development Award Lange was awarded at the Excellence in Education Banquet
sponsored by the Great Lakes Center for Youth Development last spring.

Lange brought back what she learned and created the Aspen Ridge Dia De Muertos project. About 500 students in Kindergarten through 5th grade created art and
decorated the art room and halls. Students learned about the traditions and the meanings of Day of the Dead customs. They built "ofrendas" (altars) honoring four
famous artists they have studied this year: Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'Keefe, Vincent Van Gogh, and Andy Warhol.

Students also made colorful "calaveras" (pictures of skulls) and festooned the hallways in bright "papel picados" (paper flags).

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The Importance of Creative Activities for Youth - by Joy Bender Hadley

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