Detroit Institute of Arts presents 79th annual “Detroit Public Schools Student Exhibition” Paintings, drawings, pottery, jewelry, photography and more by students in grades K–12
Updated Apr 4, 2016
April 4, 2016 (Detroit)—Hundreds of imaginative works created by Detroit Public Schools (DPS) students will be on display in the 79th annual “Detroit Public Schools Student Exhibition,” presented by the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). The exhibition, on view April 30 through June 5, is free and will be held in galleries on the east end of the museum, near Kirby St. An opening reception for students and their families will be held Saturday, April 30, beginning at 1 p.m. in the Detroit Film Theatre auditorium at the DIA.
Students from 22 schools in grades K–12 submitted ceramics, collages, drawings, videos, textiles, jewelry, paintings, photography, prints, sculpture and other works to a jury of local artists, retired DPS educators and DIA staff, which selected the more than 270 pieces included in the show.
Every year entries are featured on exhibition promotional materials. This year’s selections are:
Poster
“Rumination,” photograph; Danielle Williams, Grade 11, Renaissance High School
Checklist Cover
"Abstraction,” mixed media; Andrea Maldonado, Grade 7, Clippert Academy
Bookmark
“Untitled,” painting; Ta’Niah McQueen, Grade 12, Cass Technical High School
“Mask,” ceramic; Zasha Alvarado, Grade 6, Academy of the Americas
“Mask,” ceramic; Irisbeth Flores, Grade 6, Academy of the Americas
“Mask,” ceramic; Angel Granados, Grade 6, Academy of the Americas
Postcard
“Parallel Levels,” photograph; Dashawn Sorrell-Williams, Grade 12, Renaissance High School
“Formula 1 Racing Car,” sculpture; Abid Chowdhury, Grade 11, Cass Technical High School
“Jetson’s Condo,” sculpture; Christopher Curtis, Grade 11, Cass Technical High School
“Knot the Tree,” drawing; Annette Hardy, Grade 11, Martin Luther King, Jr. High School
Banner
“Birds in Motion,” drawing; Heather Jungo, Grade 5, Academy of the Americas
Program Cover
“Hope of Detroit,” photograph; Allyssa Harris, Grade 12, Renaissance High School
New this year is family programming following the 1 p.m. awards ceremony on April 30. Ceremony attendees are welcome to stay the afternoon at the DIA, taking advantage of free tickets to “Dance! American Art, 1830-1960” (good on April 30 only), a drop-in art-making workshop and family tours.
The 79th “Detroit Public Schools Student Exhibition” was organized by the DIA and DPS and is made possible with support from the Ruth T. T. Cattell Education Endowment Fund. Additional support was provided by the Detroit Public Schools Foundation.
April 4, 2016 (Detroit)—Hundreds of imaginative works created by Detroit Public Schools (DPS) students will be on display in the 79th annual “Detroit Public Schools Student Exhibition,” presented by the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). The exhibition, on view April 30 through June 5, is free and will be held in galleries on the east end of the museum, near Kirby St. An opening reception for students and their families will be held Saturday, April 30, beginning at 1 p.m. in the Detroit Film Theatre auditorium at the DIA.
Students from 22 schools in grades K–12 submitted ceramics, collages, drawings, videos, textiles, jewelry, paintings, photography, prints, sculpture and other works to a jury of local artists, retired DPS educators and DIA staff, which selected the more than 270 pieces included in the show.
Every year entries are featured on exhibition promotional materials. This year’s selections are:
Poster
“Rumination,” photograph; Danielle Williams, Grade 11, Renaissance High School
Checklist Cover
"Abstraction,” mixed media; Andrea Maldonado, Grade 7, Clippert Academy
Bookmark
“Untitled,” painting; Ta’Niah McQueen, Grade 12, Cass Technical High School
“Mask,” ceramic; Zasha Alvarado, Grade 6, Academy of the Americas
“Mask,” ceramic; Irisbeth Flores, Grade 6, Academy of the Americas
“Mask,” ceramic; Angel Granados, Grade 6, Academy of the Americas
Postcard
“Parallel Levels,” photograph; Dashawn Sorrell-Williams, Grade 12, Renaissance High School
“Formula 1 Racing Car,” sculpture; Abid Chowdhury, Grade 11, Cass Technical High School
“Jetson’s Condo,” sculpture; Christopher Curtis, Grade 11, Cass Technical High School
“Knot the Tree,” drawing; Annette Hardy, Grade 11, Martin Luther King, Jr. High School
Banner
“Birds in Motion,” drawing; Heather Jungo, Grade 5, Academy of the Americas
Program Cover
“Hope of Detroit,” photograph; Allyssa Harris, Grade 12, Renaissance High School
New this year is family programming following the 1 p.m. awards ceremony on April 30. Ceremony attendees are welcome to stay the afternoon at the DIA, taking advantage of free tickets to “Dance! American Art, 1830-1960” (good on April 30 only), a drop-in art-making workshop and family tours.
The 79th “Detroit Public Schools Student Exhibition” was organized by the DIA and DPS and is made possible with support from the Ruth T. T. Cattell Education Endowment Fund. Additional support was provided by the Detroit Public Schools Foundation.