Arts on the Green
IPS (Indianapolis Public Schools) Students Given Hands-On Experience In Theatrical Arts

On the last Saturday in April 2009, we headed to Arsenal Tech High School for the 16th annual ARTS ON THE GREEN, a spectacular celebration of the fine arts. Young artists shared their emerging talents in the visual and performing arts. For the first time, Arsenal Tech opened this annual event to outside arts organizations, and The Sapphire Theatre Company was there to help “create a scene.”

Students, parents, and members of the community put brushes to a three-paneled backdrop, swirling various shades of blue into creative, collaborative designs. This first-hand experience of the excitement and joy the arts can bring was a profound reminder of the importance of the arts in our education system.
 

Visual and performing arts provide inspiration as well as a positive outlet for emotions needing expression. Many thanks to the children of all ages who painted with us. We are grateful to you, and to the organizers of ARTS ON THE GREEN for the opportunity to carry out our mission to enrich the human spirit and contribute to the cultural growth through the promotion of the arts.

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