Our poet-athletes wrote some fun, sad, acrostic, story-like, and even silly poetry to inspire artists and share with their classmates and communities. Please check the Poetry page to read the additions for 2012 and Artists’ Corner to identify your selections if you plan to create something for our event this year!

Visit the Poetry Page to read some of our students’ best work so far this year.

More still to come!

In preparation for the March 10th Inspired Art Auction America SCORES Denver and Think 360 Arts hosted an artist reception Thursday February 24th.

Over 30 artists stopped by the SCORES office in West Denver to drop off their work, meet the Inspired Art staff, and mingle with other participating artists.

The Inspired Arts staff was excited to recognize so many artists continuing their involvement in the Inspired Project, and it was equally as exciting to meet all the new artist for 2011.

There will be just under 50 pieces of art at the 2011 Inspired Art Auction on March 10th. The proceeds from the auction will benefit young Denver Public Schools students that participate in the America SCORES Denver and Think 360 Arts programs.

Don’t forget to buy your tickets online and
view some of the art that will be auctioned on March 10th.

“I remember being a young person writing poetry, creating artworks, trying to start out in the world as a person, figuring out my talents. What we did as youth: it was important stuff. It still is!

Fostering new beginnings, encouraging artistic talent, giving hope, inspiring new ideas… what a better way to encourage a young person. And what a better way to involve adults in creating as well. I’m so excited about this project, and have loved having the inspiration for a new art piece.

I don’t know Jorge, the author of my selected poem (#33: “Writing”), but this young eight-year-old has certainly brought out some life in his words, and even in his poem’s simplicity, it has brought out a renewed color vibrance in my work.”

View more of Megan’s work on her website at www.evermeg.com.

Ligeros studied under noted Colorado artist Clark Richert at the Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design.  Since then, her art has appeared in venues across Colorado, the western United States and Canada.

“As I paint, I explore the landscape around us, and how it connects to our lives.  Each of my paintings, in a way, is an autobiography of one moment in my life.”
Ligeros talking about her work

This year Ligeros drew her inspiration from Red Heart by Munroe Elementary Poet, Joann R. Her final auction piece is pictured above.

To view some of Cyhtina’s work please visit her website at  www.cynthialigeros.com.

Leuzler’s work carries a large Japanese influence, a result of her ten year study in Japan. The Colorado native currently resides in Trinidad and often portrays the local environment in her work. Leuzler’s award winning pieces can be found throughout the US and in private and corporate galleries around the world.

“I find the Inspired Art project to be just that; Inspired Art, brought to life by the often haunting poems written by children. The goal of the project is wonderful and not only allows children to play soccer, but gives them a venue in which to express themselves through poetry. This is truly a most rewarding project, both for me as an artist who thrives on working with children, and for the children who take part.”
Marilyn Leuzler talking about the Inspired Art Project

 

“What a great inspiration to paint the words that come from the hearts of the young writers.  I knew when I read the poems I had to paint the emotion I felt when reading them.”

Lyndsey talking about Inspired Art.

View more of Lyndsey’s work at lyndseyrosenberg.com.