Michelle Varley-Crosby |
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Exercise the Creative Side of your Brain!
I have been teaching Visual Arts at Perkins Elementary, Center For the Arts and International Studies since 1994.
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. I attended the University of Washington and University of Puget Sound, receiving my BFA in Art Education. Prior to becoming a teacher, I counseled people with disabilities and had a pottery studio.
I have been teaching young people to love and appreciate the arts in Pinellas County Schools since 1987.
*Top Finalist: Outstanding Educator-
Pinellas County Schools 2002
*Past President and Board Member-
Pinellas County Art Education Association
*Arts Team Leader
*Presentor:
Florida Art Education Association Conferences
Tampa Art Museum
St. Petersburg Fine Arts Museum
*Recipient of Teacher Incentive Grant Pinellas Arts Council 2006
*Recipient of Pinellas Education Foundation Grant 1997
*Recent articles published in Arts and Activities magazine for Art Educators: May 2005 and June 2006
Continuing Studies:
Learning and the Brain Conference
ArtTip Training
Art Professional Learning Communities
Florida Craftsmen Workshops
FAEA/NAEA Conferences
DBAE Training
University of South Florida ESOL
University of Washington ESOL
Banff Center of Fine Arts, Alberta
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Perkins Visual Arts Events
The Visual Art Department sponsors many events. Here are a few:
The Concerto Cafe' Where Art Comes To Life!
-Life-sized versions of famous paintings recreated with real people, sets and costumes. A Living celebration of great artworks, music and dance!
The Awesome Children's Art Auction
-A student and professional Art Auction
Yearly Art Focus Exhibit
Community Art Shows
"Village" Community Events
Original Works Art Program.
Visiting Artists:
William Wegman-
World reknown photographer presents to Perkins students.
Paul Eppling- Creator of our sculpture installations. Mr. Eppling worked with Perkins students to create the design images.
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Art Focus students recreate Picasso's Guernica |
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Perkins Student Art Exhibitions
The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast
All Children’s Hospital
The Arts Center
Mainsail Arts Festival
Gasparilla Arts Festival
St. Petersburg Public Library
Mayor Bakers Office
Municipal Services Building
Eckerd College Gallery
Gulfcoast Art Museum
Florida International Museum
First Unity Gallery
Art For Life
Property Appraisers Office
Travelling Nursing Home Exhibit
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Student Gallery |
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