72nd Annual
Detroit Institute of Arts/
Detroit Public Schools Student Exhibition
Eight DDSD students have their artwork displayed in the DPS exhibit at the DIA. The exhibit continues through May 31. This is the 34th consecutive year that students from DDSD have had their work entered.
Karen Worthy won second place in the Sculpture Category. The first place winner was a student from Cass Tech High School.
Roderick Foster received honorable mention for his abstract acrylic painting.
The following students received certificates for their work in the juried show:
Alexis Barber, Attiya Coleman, DeAngelo Estell, DeJuan Carter, Earle Sanford, and Treveon Harold.
Art Teacher of the Year
Award
Margaret (Peggy) Collrin was one of three art teachers to receive the 2009 DPS 'Art Teacher of the Year' award. Congratulations Peggy!
Celebrate Urban Birds
Mini-Grant
DDSD students have been participating in activities sponsored by Cornell University's Lab of Ornithology such as "The Great Backyard Bird Count" and "Art in Birds/Birds in Art" Challenge.
Our school, out of 650 applicants, was one of 20 finalists for a Mini-Grant to hold a special event planned by students in June.
We are happy to announce that DDSD was one of the applicants selected and awarded a Mini-Grant. Congratulations!
Thank you for your support!
Peggy Collrin, DDSD
Art/Life Skills Teacher
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