Creativity Takes Center Stage at An Evening of the Arts

On Tuesday, May 19, Visual and Performing Arts students showcased their work on the stage and in the art gallery at An Evening of the Arts at College of San Mateo Theater. Guests arrived to an appetizer reception where they perused an elaborate art gallery displaying the work of Art and Sculpture students, including paintings, embroidery, clay masks and beautiful dress designs. 

After a fabulous art show, guests proceeded into the theater to watch an art show like no other, combining visual and performing arts into one. Choir performed several outstanding songs followed by many dance performances performed by Dance I through Dance IV - many choreographed by students in Dance IV, NDB's InStep Dance Company. One of the dances incorporated masks created by the Sculpture class. 

Interspersed between dance performances, student art and sculpture pieces were showcased using state-of-the-art videos accompanied by the voices of the artists explaining the meanings behind their work. 

"We made the art a part of the show, allowing it to speak to the audience," shared Arts Chair Martha Anne Kuntz. 

The dancers concluded the show with a dance to This is Me with live music performed by NDB Choir. We are incredibly proud of all visual and performing artists for showcasing their work. What a show, Tigers!

@ndbtigers Dancers lit up the stage at An Evening of the Arts 💃🏻 #dance #performingarts #art ♬ Azizam - Ed Sheeran

@ndbtigers POV: Visual Art Exhibit at An Evening of the Arts #art #artshowcase #arteducation ♬ Glitter Rush - Noxeturne