Our 2013 Art Partners of the Year!

International Art Partner:

The Baldone School in Latvia
Teachers: Talis and Ieva Muzikante
Featured here is a piece entitled, “My Friends” by Elina, age 9. She describes her piece, “In Latvia, we have a tradition of performing “open air’ festivals.  At these festivals musical performers play outside in the forest.  I perform at these concerts with  my friends.  The value I am depicting is the importance of appreciating nature and music.  It is important to me because I love both.”

USA Art Partner of the Year:

The Park City Magnet School in Bridgeport, CT
Teacher: Wendy Chu
Featured here is a piece entitled,“S.O.A.R Recital: Kanen”  by Audrey, age 11. She describes her piece, “My friends and I from summer camp are playing “Pachelbel’s canon on stage.  We are the Canon quartet and we frequently practice and play together.  The value I am depicting is music.  Music is a language shared by all.  It brings people together.”
Please come see our 2013 International Children’s Art Exhibit featuring over 120 art pieces from over 20 countries. This exhibit will be on display at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk (in the IMAX lobby) from May 30, 2013 – September 3, 2013.There is no entrance fee required to see this art show.  For hours please visit:www.maritimeaquarium.org.

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