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Oak Harbor Public Schools elementary art teachers and student artists decorated trees this week in the Galleria at Harborside Village in Oak Harbor. This is a tradition that spans over ten years.
“It has been a great way to get our students involved in the community, create awareness of the elementary visual art programs, while giving back to the community,” shares Oak Harbor Elementary art teacher Betsy Gmerek. Art classes in Oak Harbor Public Schools are generously supported, in part, through the community with local levy funding.
The theme for the trees this year is “Celebrating Washington State Through Art” and includes student-created rhododendron, apple, cloud, and Chihuly–inspired ornaments. The project allowed students to explore themes of nature, agricultural heritage, weather, and artistic contributions of Washington State.
The #OneOakHarbor community is encouraged to stop in to view the trees while shopping, dining, and visiting historic downtown Oak Harbor this holiday season. Harborside Village is located at 830 SE Pioneer Way.
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