May 2016
The Fifth Annual Student Art Show

ART, FUN, AND APPRECIATION
The festive outpouring of community spirit, creativity, generous support, and artistic talent that makes up The Pathways Schools Student Art Show came together on April 20 at Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville. It was our Fifth Annual "Pathways to the Arts" event, and it was as well-attended and successful as ever. Students and their families, staff and board members, as well as alumni staff and students and community supporters came and enjoyed the evening.  Much attractive artwork was on display. Just as beautiful was the encouragement and affirmation given to our students and the gratitude they and their teachers expressed in return. The art show is a fundraiser to support Pathways' arts, alternative therapies, transition, and education programs. It is also an opportunity to thank all those members of the community who help the students with work and job experience, training, arts education, alternative therapies, and more. One of these is selected each year to receive the Community Partner award, which is presented during the show. Patrons, student artists, Pathways staff, and community representatives appreciated viewing the art and crafts on display while conversing with friends old and new and supporting the  The Pathways Schools programs.

 
Community Partner of the Year
Building Hope, Inc.
Coressa Williams and Dr. DuBeau

Building Hope is an organization whose name aptly describes its purpose, which is to encourage and assist displaced single parents and their children facing the aftermath of divorce, domestic violence, loss of employment, or all of these things. Founded by Coressa Williams with her husband, Earl Williams, in 2003, Building Hope first connected with Pathways in 2012, when our students began volunteering there. The students moved furniture, did grounds keeping at the apartment building, and assisted with the holiday "Angel Tree". It was and is a partnership that builds hope for our students as well as the families they serve. The young people gain work experience and the satisfaction of giving to others. The partnership has flourished. In 2014, Building Hope honored a Pathways student volunteer at its annual Gala, and this year, we honor Building Hope with our Community Partner of the Year Award
STATEMENTS FROM STUDENT ARTISTS
Mosaic art in process

Demetrius (DuVal):   I am expressing chilled vibes through my art. I like coloring and working with friends. I get inspiration from myself.
 
Elda (DuVal): I believe art is everywhere. My art is expressing freedom, love and being equal. I like the way art makes me feel and that I can do anything. The world inspires me and I dream about helping as many people as I can.
 
Hazel (Crossland): One of things I like most about doing art is that it keeps me calm. I can express creativity and my feelings. I am inspired by myself, my siblings and their joy. They are helpful to my ideas. I dream about becoming an event planner - planning weddings and parties.
 
James (Crossland): I am able to express strong emotions through my art. Doing art lets me relax. I take inspiration from myself. I like being an artist but hope to become a firefighter.
 
Jayron (DuVal): Through my art I try to express romance and to give the viewer freedom. What I like most about art is expressing freedom.
 
Lamont (DuVal): My art expresses my creativity. I really enjoy painting. I am inspired by Lil Uz Vert. In the future I would like to own my own business.
 
Shanazia (Crossland): Art is a good stress reliever for me. It helps me feel relaxed. In my art I am expressing my emotions like happiness or sadness. I am inspired by our local artist-in-residence, Ms. Cheryl Turner. I like helping people and in the future I hope to work in the health care field as a physical therapist or nurse.
 
Zoe (DuVal): Through my art, I am expressing my love for Jesus Christ. I like the joy I feel when I do art and I love talking about it more. Jesus inspires my artwork. In the future I am going to be a cardiothoracic surgeon, pastor, journalist and maybe a teacher.
 
Our sincere appreciation to
the following sponsors:
   
Michelangelo ($500 and above):
 
Organ Donations Save Lives
--in memory of Paul Barth

Berman Associates

Members of Crosswood, Inc.
Board of Directors

Insurance Associates

Integrated Network Strategies

Kaiser Permanente
of the Mid-Atlantic Region

In Memory of Dr. & Mrs. Donat Wentzel

Helen Williams
   
Picasso ($350-$499):

Dorothy Brown
 
Van Gogh ($250-$349):

MediaNet Solutions, Inc.

Trudy Portewig

Staffing Plus
 
O'Keefe ($100-$249)

CIMA

Abby Crowley

Carol Frank

Barbara Jentleson

Suzanne Regnault
 
 
Warhol (under $100)

Barbara Dunn

J&K Moving 
 
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A special
 to
 
Halt, Buzas, & Powell, Ltd.
 
TML, A Xerox Company

On display at the show
 
SHOUT OUTS:
Busboys & Poets

Council Members Dannielle Glaros and Obie Patterson,
Prince George's County Council

Maryland State Arts Council

Young Audiences/Arts for Learning, Maryland

Our visiting artists:
Jamaal Collier
David Cunningham
Katherine Dilworth
Carien Quiroga
Finished mosaic

Jayron (DV) was our artist-in-action for the evening which allowed us a glimpse of his creative process.

 
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