Tryon Fine Arts Center’s B.I.G. grants make big impact in district one schools
Published 10:00 pm Friday, May 16, 2014
Two permanent pieces of art have been placed in S.C. District One Schools as a result of work done by students of art teacher Julia Snyder.
Students and teachers at New Prospect Elementary School (left) proudly unveil the mural that will permanently hang in their school.
The project initiated by art teacher Julia Snyder and supported by Be Inspired Grants (B.I.G.) at Tryon Fine Arts Center, introduced students to the marine art of Robert Wyland and his beliefs in ocean conservation. Students learned the art of grid drawing to enlarge artworks by working collaboratively throughout the year. Ms. Snyder also used some of the funding received from her B.I.G. grant to teach the work of Jackson Pollack to her students.
The students created a three-panel abstract piece (right), which currently hangs in the District One office.
![Tryon Fine Arts Center offers the competitive B.I.G. grants of up to $500 each for projects using the arts in any k-12 classroom. The deadline for 2014-2015 B.I.G. grant applications is May 31. Grants are funded through private, civic, and corporate donations. For information on sponsoring the B.I.G. Grant program or for any questions concerning the BIG Grant project, call 828-859-8322 ext. 213 or email marianne@tryonarts.org.](https://www.tryondailybulletin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2014/05/051214-BIGGrantPhotos2-529x300.jpg)
Tryon Fine Arts Center offers the competitive B.I.G. grants of up to $500 each for projects using the arts in any k-12 classroom. The deadline for 2014-2015 B.I.G. grant applications is May 31. Grants are funded through private, civic, and corporate donations. For information on sponsoring the B.I.G. Grant program or for any questions concerning the BIG Grant project, call 828-859-8322 ext. 213 or email marianne@tryonarts.org.