Woodridge High School students grades 9-12 created three panels that represent life in Cuyahoga Falls, under direction of their art teacher Chelby Benson. The unique energy provided by the Cuyahoga River brings a vibrancy to daily life whether you are walking hiking trails along the Gorge or exploring shops in the downtown Cuyahoga Falls Area. It is a great time to honor past history and look to a new future for our city. Students wanted to capture what makes their town unique but also ask you to take part in the art by making your mark. Feel free to pick up a piece of chalk and express what you love about our city!
Students thought it would be important to retain the natural flow and movement of the wood by revealing it in sections and elaborating on the wood’s rings. This represents our towns strong reliance on nature, the passage of time, and preserving history. This motif is seen through all three panels. The warm translucent yellow emotes energy and positivity. The image of ... view more »
Woodridge High School students grades 9-12 created three panels that represent life in Cuyahoga Falls, under direction of their art teacher Chelby Benson. The unique energy provided by the Cuyahoga River brings a vibrancy to daily life whether you are walking hiking trails along the Gorge or exploring shops in the downtown Cuyahoga Falls Area. It is a great time to honor past history and look to a new future for our city. Students wanted to capture what makes their town unique but also ask you to take part in the art by making your mark. Feel free to pick up a piece of chalk and express what you love about our city!
Students thought it would be important to retain the natural flow and movement of the wood by revealing it in sections and elaborating on the wood’s rings. This represents our towns strong reliance on nature, the passage of time, and preserving history. This motif is seen through all three panels. The warm translucent yellow emotes energy and positivity. The image of Front street looks very familiar but is based on a photograph from the 1930’s. Simplifying the image into almost a graphic style allows the style of the cars and building to become non-descript to any specific date revealing the timelessness of Front Street. The image of the Gorge with a moving river and bold tones brings a familiar feeling to anyone who has visited any part of the river bank. You can almost hear the rushing of the water. On the panel with the Ohio shaped chalkboard, a graphic styled kayaker represents the unique excitement you can find here in Cuyahoga Falls.Please grab a piece of chalk and share with us your love for Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio!
Your Guide to Social Media Best Practices in the Creative Sector
April 30, 2024 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Online
In this virtual workshop, Grace Carter, Jade Houston, and Chloe Redman will equip you with all the tools you need to appropriately credit artists’ work on social media.
Who should attend? Marketing, communication, and social media leadership interested in simplifying best practices for citing and engaging artists and arts nonprofit work online.
