The Patchwork School and Art for a Cause

While other schools are cutting art programs, art remains an integral part of TPS philosophy and everyday curriculum.

“Art is one of the many languages children use to communicate and represent their ideas,” explains TPS Director Elizabeth Baker, “children need the time, space and materials to imagine, to think and to express themselves.”At TPS, art is as important to the learning process as letters and numbers.

So, the partnership between The Patchwork School and Art for a Cause is a perfect fit. Elizabeth explains, “We feel it’s so important to build relationships with local artists as a part of our learning community.” TPS students enjoyed several visits from artists and writers during the 2007-08 school year.