BCPS High School Art Exhibit at Goucher College

May 30, 2019

    Rachael received the honor of having one of her pottery projects chosen to be displayed in the Rosenberg Gallery at Goucher College. A few pieces from each of the high schools in the county are chosen by the visual arts teachers to be exhibited. Rachael's project was a pottery bowl made of layered slab pieces that she had fashioned into buildings. The bowl looked amazing with a terra cotta effect but she decided for it to really take on the look she was going for, it needed color. Because of deadlines approaching she brought the bowl home. I almost never get to see the projects in process so it was a treat to see her work on it and detail building after building, roof after roof.
   The bowl turned out beautifully just in time for the exhibition. We all got ready to go, increasing the dressiness factor after our first attempt. We zipped over to pick up Josh and we headed up to Towson, to the Goucher campus and hurried into a crowded gallery. Students, families, friends, and faculty packed the gallery taking in some truly impressive pieces of art. Rachael's piece held it's own and displayed beautifully.  We enjoyed checking out the art and a few cookies and then we filed into a standing room only auditorium. Jim took Johanna outside at this point.

   Each of the schools had faculty in attendance and they introduced all of the invited student artists. Ms Spiradigzlioi said some very nice things about Rachael. The presentation had started late and was running long, so after 3/4ths of the schools we made our exit. We had dinner reservations at the restaurant were Emma works and she was putting in an order for us so we could get out of there before another reservation was due in.  It was fun to see Emma at work and our food was ready for us shortly after we sat down.
   It was a fun night and a delight to get to see all of the exhibited art by such talented students. I am incredibly grateful that my girls have had access to large, skilled, and supplied art programs. They have each been gaining skills and have been exposed to many art types. From photography, painting, and clay to theater, band and orchestra. It has been an enriching experience in their lives. Rachael benefited greatly to have a place and time in her day dedicated to creating something with her hands, with an eye toward beauty.

Rachael's bowl received a judges award that came with a $50 check, and her piece was chosen to be displayed in the offices of the sponsoring law firm. Rachael is hoping that it doesn't sell and she will get to bring it back home.