Teaching Resources Center Previous Exhibits
K-12: Art by Students in Pitt County Schools - Fall 2011
The walls of the TRC were adorned with beautiful art created by students in grades Kindergarten through 12th Grade from various schools around Pitt County.
Aboriginal Art - Fall 2006
The TRC display featured Aboriginal designs painted on boomerangs and tennis shoes. The projects were created by the students of Art teacher Debbie Huggins from Hope Middle School in Pitt County, North Carolina. The class studied both the history and famous works of Aboriginal art. Each piece has a definite story, meaning or function.
African Inspired - Fall 2007 - Spring 2008
Pitt County art teacher LaVeta Weatherington traveled to Kenya to study and create African images. After her travels, she conducted several workshops with fellow Pitt County art teachers. These skills and media techniques became art lessons in several classes within the Pitt County School System. The students' work was also on display in the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina.
ART WORKS - Fall 2006
The art exhibit "Art Works 2006" is a selection of artwork created by K-12 Pitt County School students. The work was previously on display at the Greenville Museum of Art in Greenville, North Carolina.
ART WORKS - Fall 2007
The art exhibit "Art Works 2007" is a selection of artwork created by K-12 Pitt County School students. The work was previously on display at the Greenville Museum of Art in Greenville, North Carolina.
ART WORKS - Fall 2008
The art exhibit "Art Works 2008" is a selection of artwork created by K-12 Pitt County School students. The work was previously on display at the Greenville Museum of Art in Greenville, North Carolina.
Art Works 2009
The art exhibit "Art Works 2009" is a selection of artwork created by K-12 Pitt County School students. The work was previously on display at the Greenville Museum of Art in Greenville, North Carolina.
Art Works 2010
The art exhibit "Art Works 2010" is a selection of artwork created by K-12 Pitt County School students. The work was previously on display at the Greenville Museum of Art in Greenville, North Carolina.
Big Books - Fall 2008
Fifteen high school students from Lisa S. Bell's classroom at White Oak High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, created Big Books that were on display in the TRC.
Bird House Designs - Fall 2005
ECU Art Education students enrolled in Dr. Alice Arnold's ART 3850 class created individual bird house designs as one of their summer projects. Each student selected and studied a prominent artist, then developed a design to reflect the key elements found in the artists’ work. The end result reveals each student’s use of selected materials and imagination.
Book Arts - Summer 2009
ECU students' materials were on display in the Book Arts exhibit. Book Arts is a wonderful interdisciplinary and inclusive artmaking process that is easily adapted to the classroom environment. It can be used to teach narrative, history, math and spatial relationships, and, of course, art. There are infinite possibilities for material and structural uses and the work is only limited by the maker’s boundaries. Two courses that ECU offers are Book Arts (ART 3002) and Letterpress (ART 3003).
Bookmaking - Spring 2006
These works are from the collection of Lisa Beth Robinson, book arts professor in the ECU School of Art & Design. She received her degrees from the University of Redlands’ Johnston Center and University of Wisconsin-Madison (MFA and MLIS). From the exhibit: "An artist’s book extends beyond the codex (bound manuscript) form, sometimes by use of uncommon materials, sometimes by the structure itself. The displayed books can be used to teach history, geometry, poetry, sequencing, ecology, and more – with artist’s books, the possibilities are endless. One attraction of book arts is the (presumed) familiarity of the object and its intimacy; the adventure is in the expansion of the relationship between reader and object".
"Books Come in All Shapes and Sizes" Summer 2011
ECU's School of Art and Design students created handmade books during a course entitled Book Arts, taught by Lisa Beth Robinson. The exhibition includes work by Christopher Clark, Jasmine J. Hickey, Jessica Dea Reedy, Elizabeth Smith, Kendall Walston, Rachael Deely, Sarak K. Hooper, and Lisa Beth Robinson.
Cafeteria Food Fight - Spring 2007
This exhibit featured life-size papier mache sculptures created by the Art III students of South Central High School, in Pitt County, North Carolina. The humorous and delightful work was inspired by the art of Red Grooms, a famous contemporary artist who uses popular images in everyday situations, usually in a cartoonist situation. The theme of this sculpture is a cafeteria food fight.
Cherokee Indian Masks - AG Cox Middle School
Greenville, North Carolina students read Cherokee Indian myths and legends then created a PowerPoint presentation of their chosen myth or legend. The students then designed individual Cherokee Indian masks made from gourds and tempera paints. The masks represented a central character of their myth or legend. Teacher Mr. Cayton.
Comics Hit the Classroom - Spring 2007
The 5th graders at Albert H. Elementary School in New Bern, North Carolina, worked with ECU's School of Art to develop characters, create dialogue and produce drawings to complete their very own comics.
DANCING THROUGH HISTORY - Spring 2007
Seventh and eighth grade art students from St. Peter's Catholic School in Greenville, North Carolina, produced sculptures which related to their studies in history class. The seventh grade theme was Asian history, and the sculptures of the eighth grade portrayed characters from US history. The assignment allowed for the representation of either specific individuals or general types of people from the societies being investigated. Materials used in the works included wire pipe cleaners, cardboard, transparent tape, packing “peanuts”, copy paper, tissue paper, tempera paint, white glue, cloth, and other items necessary for specific sculptures. Art Teacher: John Bell, III.
ECU Alumnus Sculpture Exhibit
The Teaching Resources Center is presently exhibiting sculpture by Chase Key. He is a 2010 graduate from the School of Art and Design with a concentration in sculpture at East Carolina University.
Egg Tempera Paintings - Fall 2008
The Egg Tempera Paintings were created by ECU School of Art and Design students enrolled in the Painting Survey Course taught by professor Michael Dorsey. Egg tempera is a painting process that uses egg yolk to bind pigments. The artist must manufacture the paints by the simple process of mixing finely ground pigment, water and dilute egg yolk.
Featured Educator - Summer 2010
The Teaching Resources Center honored Ann Fordham Rhem Schwarzmann as the 2010 Featured Educator. Ann is an ECU graduate and spent many years as a special education teacher. Ann was inducted into the ECU Educators Hall of Fame in October 1999. Ann is a strong advocate (and sponsor) of the Storybook Theatre Outreach Program at East Carolina University.
Fine Art Prints 2009
These prints are part of the TRC's North Carolina Adopted Textbook Collection. The Textbook Collection contains materials donated by Ms. Kathy Taft, member of the North Carolina State School Board representing the first education district.
Ghana Inspired - 2004-2009
Ghana Inspired is an art exhibit by artist Catherine Billingsley. When Ms. Billingsley was a graduate student in textiles at ECU, she went to Ghana to study textiles. The focus of the trip was on Ghana's weaving techniques and involved hands-on training with African master weavers. The exhibit consists of three free-standing pieces, which were designed using woven Kente cloth, Ghana's national identity. The double weave patterning was designed on the loom, alternating four inch sections of horizontal and vertical patterning meant to echo the nature of Kente cloth itself.
Greenville Museum of Art Classes Display - Spring 2007
After studying the Norman Rockwell's Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn exhibit at the Greenville Museum of Art (GMA), GMA students created accordion books and drawings in the style of Rockwell.
Kinston High School Artwork - Spring 2006
The variety of art work displayed throughout the Teaching Resources Center was created by the Art I and Art II students from Kinston High School located in Lenoir County, North Carolina. Their art teacher, Debra Grady, is a graduate of East Carolina University. The students studied famous artists throughout history to inspire and direct their mixed media projects. The students’ works include examples of optical art, drawing, painting, wire sculpture and collage.
Learning About Birds - Spring & Summer 2009
The TRC displayed a variety of bird resources including bird nests, eggs, sculptures websites and books. The artwork was provided by Tensil Clayton.
The Learning Center Project - Spring 2009
ECU's Early Childhood and Elementary School Curriculum course displayed projects that were made for their class. The projects were created around one strand/topic/objective in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. The class was taught by proffessor Judy Smith.
Masks - Spring 2006
The masks displayed in the TRC were created by students in grades 2-5, at Belvoir Elementary School in Pitt County, North Carolina. After looking at an array of masks from around the world, students began work on their own unique design. Various media for the masks included toilet paper and paper towel rolls, boxes, egg cartons and food packaging containers. Students reinforced their design by adding three to four layers of paper-mache. They painted the masks with tempera paint and enhanced the designs with feathers, glitter, yarn, felt, reflective paper and pipe cleaners. The students also added holders so the masks could be worn or put on a wall for decoration. The student were taught by Cindy McMorris.
Math Art - Summer 2006
The artwork displayed in the Teaching Resources Center was created by ECU students enrolled in a Math/Art class. Professor Gail Ratcliff, Chair of Mathematics and Dindy Reich, Instructor of the School of Fine Arts and Communication teamed up to create the course. Each student studied various visual and mathematical relationships to create the variety of both two and three dimensional works on display.
Mr. David's Class - Summer 2010
This featured art display was loaned to us from Mr. David Liebreund's K-5 students at Wahl-Coates Elementary School in Pitt County, North Carolina. These wonderful visions were created through the challenges and the opportunities of autism.
No Frigate like a Book - Summer 2007
“Oh, how they inspire me” is Gail Ritzer’s reply to the question, “What do you like most about teaching children”? Gail’s handmade books are inspired from her love of studying the works of poets, scientists, explorers, and musicians, while searching and collecting “old things”. A graduate of East Carolina University’s School of Art, she has exhibited both regionally and nationally. Currently, she conducts workshops at the Greenville Museum of Art teaching both adult and children’s art classes.
North Carolina Landscape Pastel Drawings
After a “Compare and Contrast” discussion using examples of master artists of the 1800s, Claude Monet (France) and Louis Mignot (South Carolina), students selected landscape image ideas from “Our State” magazine. Using pastels or oil pastels, AG Cox Middle School students created images emphasizing a focal point with an emphasis on the effect of light. Teacher Susan Faucett.
Picturing America - Summer 2010
This exhibit features a set of prints received through the Picturing America Grant. Picturing America, an exciting new initiative from the National Endowment for the Humanities, brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and libraries nationwide. This grant provided a set of prints to the TRC as well as a set of prints for every Pitt County school.
Pitt County Fair Entry Winners - Fall 2006
The hand built pottery, mixed media and gourd surface design works were created by Farmville High School Art Students. The art pieces were entered in the 2006 Pitt County Fair with the direction of Cathy Tripp, Farmville High School art teacher.
The TRC Through the Years - Fall 2011
In honor of our recent renovations, the TRC is recognizing its past through a photo exhibition. Come see how the TRC has changed and view some archive photos from the early years of the College of Education through 2008.
TRC Travels - Fall, Spring 2006
The Teaching Resources Center's staff shared personal journeys from around the world. Mementos from Russia, Africa, the Middle East, Disney World, New Orleans, England, Italy, Finland and Jamaica were on display.
Turning Discarded Book Jackets Into Unique Gift Bags - Spring 2011
In conjunction with the 2011 Paraprofessionals Conference at Joyner Library on May 13th, there is a Teaching Resources Center display of gift bags made from recycled book jackets by Suzanne Metcalf. Suzanne, the Document Delivery Coordinator for Joyner Library, will lead a workshop during the Conference on how to make these unique bags, using recycled materials and found objects. Come check out these one-of-a-kind pieces of art and learn more about what inspires Suzanne to make them.
We the People - Fall 2005
In celebration of Constitution Day on September 17, the TRC displayed an exhibit about the U.S. Constitution titled "We the People."
WHAT DO YOU SEE? - Spring 2007
The 5th graders at Stokes Elementary School in Pitt County, North Carolina, studied the works of sculptor Louise Nevelson, and then created individual assemblages by using “found objects.” Students collected and arranged everyday “junk” in an empty shoe box making sure their boxes were visually balanced. The students then chose one color and painted their assemblages, forcing the viewer to look at the shapes of the objects and their relationship with one another. The boxes were then hung together as one large piece. Susan Callahan is the Art teacher at Stokes Elementary School.
Where The Wild Things Are: Learning in the 21st Century, Of Course
The 5th Grade of the YES program present their interpretation of the WILD THINGS based upon the famous 1963 children's book by Maurice Sendak. The work was created under the mentorship of Professor Alice Arnold of the ECU School of Art and Design.
Wintergreen Primary African Masks and Wrapped Jars - Spring 2009
Kindergarten students from Pitt County's Wintergreen Primary School were inspired by the colors and textures of African art prints, specifically masks. While the students created their masks, African music played in the classroom courtesy of the music teacher, Beth Ulffers. White paint dot patterns were added after the pieces were mounted to create a sense of movement.
Wintergreen's second grade students learned about textiles as an art form- specifically baskets and wrapped forms. The major inspiration was the textiles of Africa, but the students also discussed and viewed examples from other cultures. The goal of the lesson was to focus on creating patterns through the materials, evident in the placement of the yarns and bean accents.
