Three York art teachers, Tom Wolfe, Kelsey Manning, and Rich Edgley, had their artwork featured in the District 205 Art Faculty Exhibit. The artwork from nine teachers all over District 205 were featured at Elmhurst College’s Barbara A. Keft Accelerator ArtSpace Center last month from Jan. 15­24.

The District 205 Art Faculty Exhibit features new artwork from teachers who voluntarily display their art.

“[The Exhibit] is a place in which art teachers learn what they can do better as artists and especially as teachers,” said photo/AP Art teacher Ms. Manning.

This exhibit occurs every other year and has been an ongoing tradition for six years. Painted ties, paintings of funny fruit, sculptures, ceramics, acrylic paintings, and pencil portraits were just some of the artwork featured in the Exhibit this year. When creating art, teachers put a lot of effort into their artwork.

“When I make something, I want to make a statement or provoke a thought, or any reaction depending on what I make,” said Ms. Manning. “By making art and displaying it, we are able to motivate ourselves and push ourselves, to become better at what we do.”

Ms. Manning did indeed provoke some thought, or, better said, humor in her artwork when featuring her paintings such as the one of funny fruits. Mr. Wolfe’s tie collection was also thought provoking and wildly creative.

Despite the art exhibit being over, there’s still a chance to see the featured artwork from York’s art teachers. Every year during second semester, York displays their own faculty art exhibit which will feature new artwork as well as artwork featured from the District 205 Art Faculty Exhibit. What’s interesting about York’s Faculty Art Exhibit is that it is not only limited to art teachers. Teachers from different departments can also feature their own artwork if they’d like to. The best part of York’s Faculty Art Exhibit is that it is publicly featured in the display case in front if the band room for all students to see.

“Sharing your artwork with others is rewarding,” said Ms. Manning.

Not only is sharing their artwork rewarding, but the process of making artwork is rewarding.

“I love the process, the process oriented techniques, and creative choice that goes into creating artwork since it makes me feel a sense of accomplishment,” said Mr. Wolfe. “Art is always evolving, it takes you to a place you didn’t even know you would end up in.”