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Fairfax School participates in Ohio Arts Council Artist in Residence Program
Dayton artist Jean Howat Berry has been selected for a May residency with third graders at Fairfax Elementary School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Berry, a theater artist, will focus on Community as a Form of Art through Language and spend one period a day with each third grade class for the month. Lauren Epstein’s class will work on writing and performing; Stacey Cohen’s on movement, and Kelly Borally’s on mask-making.
Ms. Berry will also interact with other classes in the school through the classes of art teacher Joan Levin, physical education teacher Ilene Nolish, and vocal instructor Tamar Grey.
Wednesday, May 21, 7-8:30 p.m.
Community and Communication
Free interactive workshop for teachers and families
Heights Arts Studio
2340 Lee Road (west side of library bridge), Cleveland Heights
Open to all but reservations required: 216.371.3457
Join artist Jean Howat Berry for an evening of improvisation and scenework for students, parents and teachers. Community and communication come from the same root: to share. We will share theatre, language, music, poetry, masks, snacks and the wonderful community that we make together, using drama strategies, ideas, props and each other to create new skills and experiences.
Friday, May 30, at 2 p.m.
Community as a Form of Art through Language
Free sharing of Fairfax Residency open to the public
Fairfax Elementary School
3150 Fairfax Road, Cleveland Heights
The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this residency with state tax dollars to encourage educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Through Arts Learning program residencies, professional artists are placed in schools and other non-profit organizations for periods ranging from two weeks to two years. The program support experiences that: value the creative process; provide opportunities for in-depth collaborative learning; honor the artist’s work, vision and traditions; strive for high artistic standards; and respect and develop participant’s artistic perspectives.
The Fairfax residency is made possible through the assistance of Heights Arts, a nonprofit community arts organization. For more information please call Peggy Spaeth, Director, at 216.371.3457.
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