Griffin Art News 3rd Quarter Edition

March 01, 2024

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This quarter has been a busy one for the Diller Odell Art Program.  1- We are thankful to the Diller Community Foundation for supporting the art program at Diller-Odell Schools by awarding us the Diller-Odell Art Grant -$4,800 to use for Items and equipment for our ceramics program-pugmill, griffin grip, clay extruder and die kit, calipers and clay. This will allow students to create 3 dimensional artwork and with the addition of these items they will have better access to the resources and tools to fully utilize that part of the art program. It is beneficial, emotionally, physically, and creatively to have the outlet and opportunity to use their hands to build and these resources will satisfy the need.  2- Emma Rupprecht was awarded 3rd place for her charcoal drawing "Dad's Boot" in the Pioneer Conference Art Exhibition hosted by Southern January 30th- February 3rd. Way to go Emma!!!  3- How many cookies can you see, let's count them, 1,2,3..94!!!  The first Valentine Cookie Fundraiser for the Art Club brought in many orders and created joy for our community, thank you for your support and we look forward to making this an annual event.  4- The FFA week gave the art program options for creating as well, the Junior High and High School art classes drew outside on February 21st since we had some great farm equipment available to sketch.  The elementary students that day were able to draw tractors as well thanks to toy tractors shared with us from the Humphreys family.  What a fun way to start 2024!

Mrs. Klaus