Local K-12 student artwalk comes to Commons

The art education department has charged its student
teachers with the task of organizing “Past, Present,
Future,” an exhibition showcasing the best artists from
kindergarten to 12th grade in the metro area.

Eleven student teachers from the department
– Eric Bauer, Whittni Brown, Marley Dickinson, Jessica
Framme, Anna Golden, Ashley Hines, Cristina
Mansilla, Megan Nolde, Jamie Salyards, Corey Talbott
and Ross Walenga – have been working closely with
elementary, secondary and high school students from
Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield counties, in addition
to Richmond, to select the best works for display in the
University Student Commons.

The works were developed through lesson plans
structured by the student teachers and implemented
in the classrooms, resulting in a wide array of media,
including painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, clay,
computer-based work and weaving.

In addition to teaching and selecting the works, the
student teachers also were in charge of organization,
installation and publicity for the event, helping to brace
them for entry into the real world.

“Past, Present, Future” is on display through Dec. 1
outside the Commonwealth Ballroom on the third floor
of the Commons. The exhibition is open Monday through
Sunday during regular daily hours. For more information,
call the Art Education Office at (804) 828-1996.