MICMS “Self Portrait Masked Masks – Back from the New Normal” at La Petite Galerie

Marco Island Center for the Arts La Petite Galerie is featuring “Self Portrait Masked Masks – Back from the “New Normal,” creative expressions from the students of Gigi Garraty’s art class at Marco Island Charter Middle School (MICMS). For a limited period through November 22, 2021, the art students masked and unmasked self-portraits will be on display. “Last year during the Covid-19 mask mandate in school, we were forced into what they called a ‘new normal.’ Not being able to see other’s expressions was something none of us wanted to have to get used to,” said Garraty. “It was like a part of us was missing as we couldn’t express ourselves fully. Art students made the masked masks and designed their face masks to express their creativity. This year we are back from the ‘new normal’ and have the freedom to share how we are feeling with each other again. After all, an expression is worth a thousand words!”

Come and view how these young students expressed themselves through their self- portraits wearing masks and now, unmasked!

Stop by and browse through the Center for the Arts Gift Gallery and take home the iconic 2022 Marco Island Mailboxes calendar.

Save the Date: The Eighth Annual Festival of Trees is November 30 through December 2, 2021 – a very popular “juried” exhibit.

Each year I have fun bidding for a one of a kind table tree to take home. 

The Marco Island Center for the Arts is located at 1010 Winterberry Drive and is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For more information on their monthly exhibits, art classes and monthly musical interludes – visit: www.marcoislandart.org.