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Welcome to the Lisbon Elementary School Art Program!

Thanks for stopping by! This site is dedicated to the student artists of Lisbon Elementary School, in western Howard County, Maryland. Within the individual grade galleries of this site you'll find many examples of paintings, drawings, crafts and other works by the budding artists of Lisbon Elementary's Kindergarten through 5th grade classes. Inspired by art teacher Shawn Costello, this site also provides links to related, useful sites and other resources for students and parents alike. Enjoy!

On the Calendar

Exhibit schedule for the 2008-2009 school year:

G/T Art Program
Reception: June 11, 5-7 p.m.
Exhibit Run: May 5 - July 29; Gallery closed July 4
Department of Education Gallery (Google map)

Exhibit Schedule from Howard County Arts Council
African Art Museum of Maryland. Sundays in June: Tours, hands-on activity and art discussions. Flags United on June 7, 2 p.m. Galery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Donations accepted. Columbia. (410) 730-7106. www.africanartmuseum.org .

Artists’ Gallery. Donni Dingman, "New Paintings: Pastels and Watercolor." 6/1-6/26. Reception: June 5, 6-8 p.m. John Stier, Photography: "Nature’s Art Exposed." June 29-July 31. Reception: July 10, 6-8 p.m. Juried Exhibit: Aug. 3-28. Contact gallery for submission deadlines. Reception: Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m. Free. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. American City Building. (410) 740-8249. www.ArtistsGalleryColumbia.com .

Columbia Art Center presents: A Collecting Affair II. In conjunction with the Columbia Festival of the Arts, the Columbia Art Center Galleries will feature artists who collect art. June 4-28. Reception: June 26, 6-8 p.m. Free. Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the Gallery Shop, featuring one-of-a-kind and affordable artwork. Columbia. (410) 730-0075. www.ColumbiaArtCenter.org

Howard County Arts Council. Resident Visual Artists Exhibit 2009. HCAC’s resident visual artists exhibit recent work in a variety of media. Faux Fossils with work by Jenée Mateer and Marcella Morgese, May 8 to June 21. Reception: June 19, 6-9 p.m. [trans] TEXTURE features works made of paper and paper pulp and No Boundaries features work by youth and adults with developmental disabilities, presented in partnership with Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks, Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Services. July 3 to Aug. 14. HCAC Reception & Open Mic Night: July 22, 6-8 p.m. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Ellicott City. (410) 313-ARTS. www.hocoarts.org

HCC Galleries present: A Collecting Affair II. In conjunction with the Columbia Festival of the Arts, HCC Galleries will feature artists who collect art. June 4-28. Reception: June 26, 5:30-8 p.m. The Figure. A multi-media exhibition curated by Lisa Coddington. July 9 to Aug. 9. Reception: July 16, 5-7 p.m. Horowitz Center. Free. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Columbia. (410) 772-4189. www.howardcc.edu

Slayton House Gallery presents Youlong Yang (photography), Irene Hou (Chinese Brush Painting). May 28 to June 20. Reception: May 31, 3-5 p.m. Jeri Lipov (Mixed Media), Stanley Rodbell (Photography). June 25 to Aug. 14. Reception: June 28, 3-5 p.m. Free. Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Columbia. (410) 730-3987. www.columbiavillages.org/wildelake

Sam is a 5th-grade artist. He not only works with excellence in the art room but he is always creating cool things at home. He paints on wood, papers, cardboard - whatever he can find to make art. He is interested in imaginative and surreal settings. He uses perspective on an advanced level and makes designs with a variety of geometric shapes. At times, his work borders on abstract, and yet his sculptures are whimsical and fantasy filled. One can imagine him as an adult with a large studio filled with all kinds of art supplies and tools, like Alexander Calder. We look forward to seeing what new creations he makes during the year! | View Sam's Gallery »

Teacher's Notes
Sept. 12 - The school year has started with a three-and-one-half week artist in residence, Jing Jy Chen. She currently has a show in Columbia that we encourage our families to visit:

http://www.artistsgallerycolumbia.com
http://family-computing.com/cbp.htm

She is teaching all grade levels, every day, the art of Chinese Brush painting. She is from Tiawan and has studied Sumi painting for more than 40 years! See her with our students. The upper grades are starting to learn how to paint bamboo, and the younger students are beginning with painting dragonflies. They are all learning how to hold the brush up straight and apply several colors to the brush to create special effects. They also have learned about Chinese culture and traditions. Mrs. Hastings is integrating a unit with Chinese folktales in Media and Mr. Hoffner is touching upon the music and memories from this year's Summer Olympics in China.

We will also be learning about haiku in the classrooms. Mark your calendars for Thursday evening, Oct. 2. On that night, from 7 to 8 p.m., we will have a schoolwide show showcasing each student's work with Mrs. Chen. There will be refreshments, as well. Please come out and meet Mrs. Chen and see the beautiful student art work!