Thanks to connections made by Arrow art teacher Jovool Baltazar, students from the Arrow Center for Education, Tangram are being celebrated for their creativity this month. Their artwork is on display at the Towson Branch of the Baltimore County Library, one of the system’s largest and most visited locations.
The exhibition features four distinct art projects that highlight both individual expression and collaborative creativity.
Paper Gardens
In this display, Tangram students showcased their paper collage skills through collaborative garden-themed artworks. Each piece demonstrates how imagination and teamwork can turn simple materials into colorful, textured landscapes.
Illuminated Letters
For this project, students explored the art of illuminated lettering, studying both ancient and modern examples. After identifying key design characteristics, each student chose a letter from the alphabet to decorate using colored pencils, markers, printed papers, stamps and glitter. Every letter reflects the student’s individuality and creativity.
Taino Carvings
Students also studied the Native Caribbean culture known as the Taino, whose influence remains present in many Caribbean languages and traditions today. Inspired by traditional Taino symbols and carvings, students created their own clay pieces, learning about cultural heritage while experimenting with texture and form.
Clay Pumpkins
In this hands-on lesson, students learned about the difference between flat shapes and three-dimensional forms by creating pumpkins from clay. Starting with flat slabs, they shaped, carved and painted their designs to bring their pumpkins to life.
The display will remain at the Towson library for about a month, offering visitors a glimpse into the creativity and hard work happening inside Arrow’s classrooms.