Student Art Warms our Hearts
Spotlight on:
Young Artists at Sk’il’ Mountain Community School in Shalalth BC. The Great Bloom by Sydney Marino: Artists in the Classroom Residency with Story Theatre is funded by the AIC Grant from ArtStarts. Special thank you to the Lil’ Tem’ Mountain Hotel!
We are so grateful for the beautiful time we spent in the Tsal’alh Nation, St'át'imc territory and lands, and the waters of Seton Lake.
These wonderful students and teachers/staff have left a lasting impact on our touring team. This artwork shows the powerful impact of connection, storytelling, and BIPOC leadership for Indigenous, Black, and racialized children of colour. When we see ourselves represented on stage, we can experience inclusion, familiarity, and empowerment.
We are all a part of the story!
Collage by Louie
“To Adonis, From Louie”
The Great Bloom, Original Artwork by Sasha
Feat Ingrid, Monica, and Adonis in character
Unnamed Artwork of Story Theatre Classroom Residency: Monica Ogden, Erica Petty, Adonis King & Ingrid Moore
Unnamed Butterfly Artwork
Postcard Collage by Ariana
“I’m going to miss you all <3 <3 <3 From: Myra
Letter by Joshua
“To Adonis, I like your character and voice even if it’s not yours*. Joshua”
*In response to Adonis losing their voice before the performance, and performing anyway with the help of Erica!
Bumper Artwork & Collage by Baylee
Front: The Great Bloom Collage by Aurora
Back: “To Monica/Bumper, From Aurora. It was great having you here at SMCS (Sk’il’ Mountain Community School). I hope you have the best day ever <3”
<—-The Great Bloom Collage and Artwork by Zoey M
Dawn says “Hi Bumper!”
Bumper is floating on a lily pad with his acorn hat while the mailfly delivers letters - Violet is peeking out from the corner!
—-> Frog Collage by Tobias
Look at all those frogs!
Postcard from Bobbi Anne
“To: Adonis, Monica, Erica, Ingrid. I like your characters <3 <3, Bobbi Anne”
Bumper Collage Postcard by Scarlett
“To Bumper, from Scarlett”
Front: The Great Bloom Collage by Bella
Back: “I am going to miss you Bumper I love you. From Bella”
Unnamed Bumper Artwork
Just another sunny day at the pond.
Postcard Collage and Artwork by Micah
Front: “Bumper ribbit bumper ribbit. Look at the back”
Back: A drawing of the mailfly puppet delivering mail!