Created by Washington High School, Charles Town, WV
Artist: Mary
Title: Soar to Freedom
Teacher: Mrs. Borkholder
Theme: Equality
Materials and techniques: Acrylic paint and chalk pastels.
Did you enjoy this project? Yes, very much!
About: It’s about the struggle for the equality and how to be viewed as an actual human being. It shows that with every triumph there is something holding you back from victory.
Created by Banneker Elementary School, Middleburg, VA
Artist: Mason
Title: Free Slave of America
Teacher: Mrs. Beach
Theme: Freedom
Materials and techniques: Glue, thread, needles, burlap, and fabric.
About: A man breaking free from chains in the form of the colors of the U.S.A flag.
Created by Banneker Elementary School, Middleburg, VA
Artist: Jasmine
Title: The Old Fashion Purse
Teacher: Mrs. Beach
Theme: Shackles to Scholars
Created by Indian Hollow Elementary School, Winchester, VA
Artist: Vanessa
Title: Untitled
Teacher: Mrs. Mavrellis
Theme: Healing Through History
Materials and techniques: Tempera paint, drawing, and charcoal.
Did you enjoy this project? Yes.
About: It is about how America began its journey of recovery after the Civil War that brought an end to slavery.
Created by Indian Hollow Elementary School, Winchester, VA
Artist: Hallie
Title: Untitled
Teacher: Mrs. Mavrellis
Theme: Healing Through History
Materials and techniques: Tempera paint and drawing with charcoal.
Did you enjoy this project? Yes.
About: It’s about America’s journey of recovery after the Civil War that brought an end to slavery.