My Town: 'Teaching Is An Art' exhibit turns attention to local educators
ROCKFORD, Mich.– For the first time, current and retired Rockford area art teachers are being recognized in a special show, “Teaching Is An Art” hosted by Arts Rockford in their new facility at 52 Courtland in downtown Rockford.
Retired Rockford East Middle School art teacher Patti Mollema came up with the concept and communicated with art teachers throughout the school system to encourage participation and involvement with the exhibit, which will run through Feb. 16.
“In addition to being excellent teachers, these individuals are also artists themselves and we’re delighted to give them an opportunity to show and sell their work,” said Mollema.
Eight teachers from the Rockford school system have work in the show, along with another four retired art teachers from the Rockford area. Each teacher and artist was given a space to fill in the gallery for this varied show with something for everyone.