Artwork from Children of All Abilities Representing Each State to Debut at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library
Published 06-05-12
Submitted by CVS Health
VSA, the international organization on arts and disability and an affiliate of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, along with CVS Caremark All Kids Can, have announced the 102 students of all abilities that will be featured in the 2012 All Kids Can CREATE exhibition “What Inspires Me.” All Kids Can CREATE is an annual national program from which artwork submitted by students, ages 5-15, is selected to represent each state and the District of Columbia for a national art exhibition. This year, All Kids Can CREATE invited young people with and without disabilities to submit a piece of artwork under the theme, “What Inspires Me,” to encourage youth to reflect on what inspires them and express those inspirations through original art.
More than 3,000 students across the country submitted artwork for consideration. Two students from each state and the District of Columbia have been selected to participate in the exhibition. All of the artwork submitted this year is featured in an online gallery at www.artsonia.com/allkidscancreate.
“CVS Caremark is proud to collaborate with VSA for the fifth year on All Kids Can CREATE, the only visual arts program of its kind that raises awareness in schools and in local communities about the importance of inclusion,” said Eileen Howard Boone, senior vice president of Corporate Communications & Community Relations for CVS Caremark. “This program encourages children with and without disabilities to express themselves and fosters creativity, self-esteem and confidence through art and showcases the positive impact arts education can have on children of all abilities.”
“We are happy to recognize and support this diverse group of talented young artists,” said Betty Siegel, director of VSA and Accessibility at the Kennedy Center. “Programs like this are crucial for promoting inclusive arts education opportunities.”
Ten students representing the diversity of talent, creativity and abilities from across the nation will travel courtesy of VSA and CVS Caremark to Washington, D.C. for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony when the 2012 All Kids Can CREATE exhibition debuts at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library.
The ten students are: Mallory Brooks, Age 12 of Indianapolis, Indiana; Summer Corry, Age 13 of Honolulu, Hawaii; Lydia England, Age 9 of Dallas, Texas; Mason Hardin, Age 15 of Columbus, Georgia; Joanna Jarvis, Age 10 of Walkertown, North Carolina; Kira Marlow, Age 15 of Batavia, Illinois; Justin McQuiston, Age 14 of Williston, Vermont; Mmesoma Oticha, Age 5 of Tucson, Arizona; Joao Rosario, Age 12 of Warwick, Rhode Island; and Shani Summers, Age 14 of Honolulu, Hawaii.
Additionally, teachers with participating students were invited to submit essays on the importance of arts education and inclusive teaching. Lea Elder of Pinon, Arizona; Eiko Fan of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Jamie Richardson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Lauren Smith of Pemberville, Ohio, were recognized for their essays and will each receive a $1,500 grant to be used for classroom supplies.
“What Inspires Me” is part of VSA and CVS Caremark’s All Kids Can CREATE campaign that encourages learning and community engagement through artistic expression. The program includes the Call for Art, artist-in-residence programs in schools and community events that expand access and learning through the arts for students with disabilities. CVS Caremark colleagues also participate in the program through volunteer activities that engage their communities and/or schools in building inclusive environments.
The work chosen for this year’s exhibition was selected by a jury of VSA staff and visual arts professionals, including Michael Gettings, the art specialist for Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia and 2010 Virginia Arts Educator of the Year; and Lisa Marie Ryder, Manager of the Museum Without Walls at the National Children’s Museum. The 2012 All Kids Can CREATE exhibit will be on display at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library from August 1-26, 2012.
A full list of 102 students can be found below, and more information is available upon request:
Garrett, age 11 | Ewan, age 7 | Breanna, age 9 | |||
Florence, Alabama | Harpswell, Maine | New Milford, Pennsylvania | |||
Sarah, age 14 | Max, age 14 | Morgan, age 8 | |||
Auburn, Alabama | Harpswell, Maine | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |||
Joshua, age 12 | Allison, age 9 | Jamal, age 10 | |||
White Mountain, Alaska | Baltimore, Maryland | Warwick, Rhode Island | |||
Rayna, age 14 | Eric, age 5 | Joao, age 12 | |||
White Mountain, Alaska | Annapolis, Maryland | Warwick, Rhode Island | |||
John, age 13 | Darius, age 12 | Hayes, age 12 | |||
Scottsdale, Arizona | Dorchester, Massachusetts | Columbia, South Carolina | |||
Mmesoma, age 5 | Ethan, age 8 | Juan, age 11 | |||
Tucson, Arizona | Gloucester, Massachusetts | Greer, South Carolina | |||
Brendan, age 8 | Ali, age 12 | Dayvahj, age 5 | |||
Stuttgart, Arkansas | Dearborn, Michigan | Sioux Falls, South Dakota | |||
Robin, age 8 | Kameron, age 8 | Jack, age 11 | |||
Little Rock, Arkansas | Detroit, Michigan | Sioux Falls, South Dakota | |||
Cole, age 14 | Melisse, age 7 | Ben, age 14 | |||
Clovis, California | Little Falls, Minnesota | Knoxville, Tennessee | |||
Jazmin, age 9 | Shawnae, age 11 | Jalyn, age 9 | |||
Lompoc, California | East Grand Forks, Minnesota | Sweetwater, Tennessee | |||
Caitlin, age 10 | Day Jonae, age 13 | Lydia, age 9 | |||
Denver, Colorado | Tupelo, Mississippi | Dallas, Texas | |||
Lily, age 10 | Trevor, age 7 | Madison, age 6 | |||
Denver, Colorado | Waveland, Mississippi | San Antonio, Texas | |||
Madeline, age 11 | Sal, age 15 | Julius, age 12 | |||
Oxford, Connecticut | Lathrop, Missouri | Salt Lake City, Utah | |||
Tramia, age 8 | Zoe, age 9 | ||||
Sarah, age 12 | Cape Giardeau, Missouri | Salt Lake City, Utah | |||
Oxford, Connecticut | Colleen, age 13 | ||||
Grass Range, Montana | Justin, age 14 | ||||
Brant, age 9 | Williston, Vermont | ||||
Camden, Delaware | Jordan, age 13 | ||||
Grass Range, Montana | Shayanne, age 11 | ||||
Micah, age 9 | Randolph, Vermont | ||||
Camden, Delaware | Bradley, age 10 | ||||
Omaha, Nebraska | Sissy, age 8 | ||||
Paul, age 15 | Gainesville, Virginia | ||||
District of Columbia | Brian, age 14 | ||||
Terrance, age 12 | Omaha, Nebraska | Xander, age 8 | |||
District of Columbia | Appomattox, Virginia | ||||
Haylee, age 11 | |||||
Lauren, age 13 | Reno, Nevada | Cole, age 9 | |||
Clearwater, Florida | Bainbridge Island, Washington | ||||
Joseph, age 12 | |||||
Noel, age 14 | Reno, Nevada | Noelle, age 13 | |||
Melbourne, Florida | Mukilteo, Washington | ||||
C.J., age 8 | Colt, age 9 | ||||
Alex, age 9 | Henniker, New Hampshire | Wayne, West Virginia | |||
Rydal, Georgia | |||||
Marcus, age 12 | Josh, age 14 | ||||
Mason, age 15 | Keene, New Hampshire | Quinwood, West Virginia | |||
Columbus, Georgia | |||||
Emmanuel, age 15 | Haley, age 15 | ||||
Shani, age 14 | Newark, New Jersey | Omro, Wisconsin | |||
Honolulu, Hawaii | |||||
Kailee, age 8 | Jonah, age 10 | ||||
Summer, age 13 | Vienna, New Jersey | Kimberly, Wisconsin | |||
Honolulu, Hawaii | |||||
Emannie, age 9 | Li, age 10 | ||||
Audrey, age 9 | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Lander, Wyoming | |||
Boise, Idaho | |||||
Sean, age 13 | Shane, age 10 | ||||
Drew, age 12 | Abuquerque, New Mexico | Lander, Wyoming | |||
Boise, Idaho | |||||
Luis, age 10 | Abigail, age 7 | ||||
Grace, age 6 | Bronx, New York | Moore, Oklahoma | |||
Chicago, Illinois | |||||
Taryn, age 10 | Dalex, age 10 | ||||
Kira, age 15 | Staten Island, New York | Moore, Oklahoma | |||
Batavia, Illinois | |||||
Hamel, age 14 | McKenzie, age 10 | ||||
Ernesto, age 12 | Cary, North Carolina | Coos Bay, Oregon | |||
Indianapolis, Indiana | |||||
Joanna, age 10 | Steven, age 11 | ||||
Mallory, age 12 | Pine Hall, North Carolina | Coos Bay, Oregon | |||
Indianapolis, Indiana | |||||
Brynn, age 11 | Xavier, age 9 | ||||
Camden, age 8 | Bismarck, North Dakota | Topeka, Kansas | |||
Denver, Iowa | Brooke, age 7 | ||||
Kayla, age 15 | Shelbyville, Kentucky | ||||
Samuel, age 9 | Bismarck, North Dakota | ||||
Denver, Iowa | Cesar, age 13 | ||||
Dakota, age 8 | Bowling Green, Kentucky | ||||
Rachel, age 13 | Hicksville, Ohio | ||||
Gardner, Kansas | Derek, age 15 | ||||
Heaven, age 8 | West Monroe, Louisiana | ||||
Jared, age 9 | Columbus, Ohio | ||||
Prarieville, Louisiana |
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