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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019
Embracing Our Differences gives students a thought-provoking educational opportunity.
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Open Mind, Open Heart NIKI KOTTMANN A+E MANAGING EDITOR
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or some, picking up a paintbrush is a political statement. For oth-
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Renowned pianist Emanuel Ax and the Sarasota Orchestra paired well for this concert. PAGE 10
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ers, it’s a form of self-expression.
For Embracing Our Differences student artists, it’s a chance to show what they’ve learned — and what they want to teach others. “When I first started doing the project six years ago, I was really intimidated and unsure of what kind of products I’d be getting,” says Sarasota Middle School art teacher
Photos by Niki Kottmann
Above: Student artist Marysa Martel poses with art teacher Brooks Tracey and her original piece, “Overcome.” Top: “Overcome” is one of 45 exhibit pieces on display.
Brooks Tracey. “But the students have shocked me more than anything else.” SEE PAGE 2
FST sets the stage
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” utilizes unique set design to illustrate a story in someone’s head. PAGE 7