Students Shine on Stage and in the Art Gallery at Evening of the Arts

On Wednesday, April 30, 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 and mocktail 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. 

Adriana Esguerra '25 showcased her Sculpture piece The Roots of My Heritage. “This piece represents my heritage. My family immigrated to the United States from around the world long before I was born, and all their cultures are a part of me. Above the plexi box, the strength of the tree is symbolized by the hand-embroidered names of my living family members. The roots below the tree are even stronger and symbolize all my family members who were the beginning of my lineage. “

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 twenty dance performances performed by Dance I through Dance IV - many choreographed by students in Dance IV, NDB's InStep Dance Company. Some of the dances incorporated the artwork of visual arts students, including masks created by Sculpture class. 

NDB InStep Dance Company Students Perform Ocean Eyes.

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. 

The sculpture pictured above by Eliza Fellows '28 shows how beauty can be found in unexpected places.

"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 Another Day of Sun 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!

Watch a mashup of the stage performances here:

View the full event recording here.