I am excited that one of my paintings will be auctioned off to support our East Grand Rapids High School "We The People" team. The team won the State Championship and is heading to Nationals in Washington D.C.
"We The People" is an instructional program about the history and principles of American constititutional democracy for high school students. The students compete by using their knowledge of constitutional law, American history, and current events to simulate a congressional hearing where they "testify" before judges. The judges score the students based on the depth of their knowledge, their poise in presentation, and their overall understanding of the issues. "We The People" competitions are held at the district, state, and national levels. The program is funded by the United States Dept. of Education. www.civiced.com.
In order to raise money for their trip, this year's team and their parents are having a Live and Silent Auction Saturday April 19, 2008 at the St. Stephen's Parish Center. The Honorable Sara Smolenski, judge and very funny humorist, will serve as the auctioneer.
Here is a sneak preview of "Lion Trees". You may remember my post on the interesting story behind the setting of this painting.
Lion Trees
acrylic on canvas
2007
30" x 40"
I love that painting! Nice new banner as well!
Posted by: ter | April 22, 2008 at 04:30 AM