Olive School had a great turn out on Friday night, May 29, for their Multicultural Festival. Besides the great food and lively music, families were treated to a wonderful display of art and dance by their very talented students.

Self Portrait

Self Portrait

Self Portrait

YIA’s Mentor Artist Katy Bernheim spent 10 weeks with the second and fourth graders focusing on portraiture. Students were able to draw, paint and sculpt their self portraits, portraits of friends, and even their favorite animals. See more examples of these fantastic works at Youth in Arts Day at the Marin County Fair, on July 1.

YIA Mentor Artist Julia James worked with third graders to explore a variety of media and techniques including drawing, watercolors, soft pastel and collage.

Imaginery Flower in Soft Pastel

Imaginery Flower in Soft Pastel

Flowers

First and Fifth Graders worked with Dancer Tedje Rose on traditional Brazilian dances including the Jaguar Dance (first grade), and the Umbrella Dance for fifth graders.

Second Graders worked with Maestre Netza Vidal on Mexican Ballet Folklorico, and incorporated traditional costumes and music into their dance.

Maestre Netza with Dancers