Mingled Arts
The Greenwich Art Society, (a 107-year-old, not for profit art school in Greenwich), in an effort to make a cultural contribution to the greater Fairfield County area through outreach programs for under-served groups, is sponsoring an innovative, multi-sensory arts enrichment program called, Mingled Arts. First Graders from Read Elementary in Bridgeport will travel to the Greenwich Arts Society’s studio (299 Greenwich Avenue) on Friday, March 22, 29 & April 5 & 26.
Over 100 first graders will listen to the Jim Clark Jazz trio, do a hands-on art project and talk about history & paintings – all related to the day’s featured artist, Henri Matisse.
Program founder, Mary Newcomb, says “This multi-sensory approach fully engages the students and has been shown to improve the student's creativity in their reading, writing, and also advance their socio-emotional development. Exposure to live music and culture is a real hit with the students. The arts help introduce us to ourselves and no matter what career path the students take, it’s a fun & creative way to reach inside to discover your our own unique voice and then express it.”
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