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Summer Arts Adventure Blends a Fusion of Inspirational Art and Creative Drama

WASHINGTON, CT (August 6, 2003) - The Glenholme School welcomed local children to participate in the annual Summer Arts Adventure from July 21- August 1. The participants, ranging from ages10-13, were encouraged to explore their own creativity while piecing together temporary fine art, as well as, an original stage performance.

The temporary art collection was inspired by the works of Andrew Goldsworthy, a renowned British artist who joins forces with nature to piece together unique concepts. Morning sessions at the Summer Arts Adventure included utilizing this inspirational style to construct unique forms of art that provoke individual discovery and skill building. The original stage performance, "The Spider, The Egg and The Witch's Wardrobe" was produced under the direction of Robin Ruhf and Lillian Lovitt, Summer Arts Adventure teachers. Their innovative program model taps into the children's imagination and encourages the young artists to design an original production. Each participant was entrusted to generate a character and work collaboratively as a group to create a play; complete with script, music, sets, stage props and costumes.

"These young artists never cease to amaze me with their capacity for creativity and collaboration. The play and end art exhibition were a huge success with parents and friends," states the Director of Summer Arts Adventure, Robin Ruhf. For more information regarding next year's Summer Arts Adventure, contact Robin at 860-868-7377.