Students Light up the Stage and the Art Gallery at Evening of the Arts

On Saturday, May 18, Visual and Performing Arts students showcased their work on the stage and in the art gallery at An Evening of the Arts at College of San Mateo Theater. Guests arrived to an appetizer and mocktail reception where they perused an elaborate art gallery displaying the work of Art and Sculpture students, including paintings, embroidery, clay masks and beautiful dress designs. Some of the artwork that was displayed won Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mentions in the 2024 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. 

Bubble Bath Sculpture Dress by Lily Logan.

After a fabulous art show, guests proceeded into the theater to watch an art show like no other, combining visual and performing arts into one. There were seventeen dance performances performed by Dance I through Dance IV - many choreographed by students in Dance IV, NDB's InStep Dance Company. Some of the dances incorporated the artwork of visual arts students, including masks created by Sculpture class. 

NDB InStep Dance Company Students Perform Dance-n-Art.

Interspersed between dance performances, student art and sculpture pieces were showcased using state-of-the-art videos accompanied by the voices of the artists explaining the meanings behind their work. 

Herd by Zoé Shaikh displays the expectations placed on women.

“We incorporated the art into the show this year in a much more significant way," shared Arts Chair Martha Anne Kuntz "We made the art a part of the show, allowing it to speak to the audience." 

The dancers concluded the show with a Barbie themed glamorous dance to Dance The Night by Dua Lipa. We are incredibly proud of all visual and performing artists for showcasing their work. What a show, Tigers!

NDB InStep Dance Company Students perform Dance the Night.

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