Students at Benjamin Logan Schools showcased their artistic and musical talents at the district’s annual Art, Music and Tech Festival Saturday, May 6.
Attendees were able to view student artwork, both traditional and digital; listen to music performed by the choirs and bands; as well as watching tech demonstrations.
Artwork was on display throughout all three buildings, including the new mosaic mural in the garden area of the high school, which was revealed during the event.
Senior Isaiah Stanford designed the mosaic piece. He wanted to leave a permanent artwork that involved the senior class.
The tree in the mosaic represents the seniors taking root as freshman, growing through the years, and like the leaves flying away…as upcoming graduates, moving on to the next adventures in their lives. The rays of the sun/moon appear as a pinwheel of sorts, moving with the leaves.
Seniors stopped in the art room to assist with the mosaic-making process. The art students were huge contributors to the project as well. Jillian Plikerd did much of the mosaic work on the sun, and Alanna Gibson played a large role in the mosaic and installation.
Art teacher Jennifer Davis and Isaiah expressed appreciation to each of the students who assisted.
Mrs. Davis received two grants from the Logan County Education Foundation, which provided much of the budget for the large-scale project. The senior class also made a contribution.
The grants paid for much of the supplies and also the artist residency with mosaic artist Vicki Murphy, who has completed previous projects within the district. Ms. Murphy assisted the students and Mrs. Davis for five days of their year-long mosaic journey.
Parents, grandparents and community members viewed the artwork and enjoyed choir and band performances led by Tyler Young (K-4), Maggie Bowlby (5-8), Michael Dove (5-12), and Myles Bowers (9-12).
In addition to high school art educator Mrs. Davis, the art educators at Benjamin Logan Schools are Darrin Reese (K-4), Jane Hough (5-8) and Jennifer Grube (7-12).
Area food truck vendors were invited to the festival to serve guests in the bus circle.