An opening reception of the intergenerational art exhibit by students of School One and their adult collaborators will be held Dec. 9 at the James T. Giles Community Room at the Cranston Central Library. Dozens of students from different generations will participate in the show. The opening is at 2 p.m. at the Cranston Central Library is located at 140 Sockanossett Cross Road.

“Aroha Philanthropies' generous grant supports our Intergenerational Arts Program, which is designed for high school students and adults 55 and older who want to experiment with materials and express themselves through visual art,” said Diana Champa, Director of Literary Engagement. “This is truly a unique art experience, where older adults and younger students learn side-by-side.”

“Our students – younger and older – get to know each other in authentic ways,” said Head of School One, Jennifer Borman. “Learning is a great equalizer, and our students learn to take artistic risks together. That adds to the richness and depth of our School One education.”

This art show is a collaboration between School One’s high school students and older adults in Rhode Island. Two classes, “Drawing Our Stories” and “En Plein Air: Landscape Painting,” will exhibit work made over the previous 10 weeks. The exhibit is open to the public December 9-29, with a special opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 9. The exhibition is a result of the creativity, experimentation and hard work of the students enrolled.

Jessica Haley, Executive Director of Hamilton House, echoed the sentiment: “Students from School One and Hamilton House may have a difference in age, but it disappeared as the class gave support to each other.   Photo Guide:

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Hamilton House member Virginia attends a printmaking demonstration (Photo courtesy of School One) CAPTION (IMG_5973.JPG): Older adults and high school students learn art techniques side by side (photo courtesy of School One) CAPTION (IMG_5971.JPG): Providence Village volunteer Carl learns how to make a limited edition print (photo courtesy of School One) CAPTION (IMG_5986.JPG):

Anne practices her writing during a class at School One (photo courtesy of School One) CAPTION (IMG_5977.JPG): Students making art (photo courtesy of School One)