Editorial Standards \u24d8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThird graders at a local school are gaining a new perspective on art, with one artist teaching them how to create their own works of art through the lens of a camera. On Friday, artist Jordan Millington Liquorice spoke to third graders at Bakery Square’s Portal Art Gallery, where each student was later given a camera to take artistic photos of vintage toys, which were inspired by Liquorice’s current exhibit. Liquorice told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that it’s important for the next generation to blend education, imagination, and hands-on discovery. “It inspires everyone’s life, and it progresses life forward, and it really soothes kids’ souls,” he said. “I know it’s soothed my soul, and it can be a huge opportunity for people and kids to start their career in art.”Each student’s photos will be developed, labeled, and returned as a keepsake from their gallery experience. Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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Third graders at a local school are gaining a new perspective on art, with one artist teaching them how to create their own works of art through the lens of a camera. <\/p>\n
On Friday, artist Jordan Millington Liquorice spoke to third graders at Bakery Square’s Portal Art Gallery, where each student was later given a camera to take artistic photos of vintage toys, which were inspired by Liquorice’s current exhibit. <\/p>\n
Liquorice told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that it’s important for the next generation to blend education, imagination, and hands-on discovery. <\/p>\n
“It inspires everyone’s life, and it progresses life forward, and it really soothes kids’ souls,” he said. “I know it’s soothed my soul, and it can be a huge opportunity for people and kids to start their career in art.”<\/p>\n
Each student’s photos will be developed, labeled, and returned as a keepsake from their gallery experience. <\/p>\n
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