AUGUST 27, 2014

Foothills Academy students share their artwork with the world!

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SCOTTSDALE – Move Over Famous Artists! Foothills Academy College Preparatory artists are taking over the spotlight! Allison Echanove, the school's new Art Teacher at Foothills Academy, has teamed up with Artsonia, www.artsonia.com – the world's largest online kid's art museum – to display the students' artwork.

who am iFoothills Academy students join thousands of students from over 130 countries whose artwork is showcased on Artsonia. "This program is a wonderful way to get parents and family members more involved in Art Education," said Allison Echanove. All the Foothills Academy students are excited to show off their latest art assignment, Who am I? (left, by Hailey, grade 9) Their job for the assignment was to create unity and interest by using different lines and focusing on patterns and design, while bringing a little bit of their own personalities into their artwork. Anyone can view the school gallery online at: www.artsonia.com/schools/Foothills2. Visitors can browse the artwork in the school gallery by grade level, or by specific exhibits.
 
All of Artsonia's artwork (20 million and counting!) are viewable online, and any teacher or parent can create an online art gallery for their child or school. Artsonia provides several online features such as fan clubs and personal guestbooks, as a way for families to encourage the creativity and imaginations of their young artists. In addition, family members can purchase keepsakes imprinted with the child's artwork, with Artsonia donating 20 percent of their annual product revenue back to school art programs.

Headquartered in Gurnee, Ill., Artsonia was established in 2000 as an online kid's art museum providing free, educational resources for kids, families and schools to create art projects. Since its inception, Artsonia continues to integrate technology in the classroom, develop multi-cultural understanding through art and increase family involvement in children's education. To find out more about Foothills Academy, visit www.foothillsacademy.com.