Art

//The Cultural Alliance is an upcoming group in the York area that is working to support the arts in the area. If interested in expanding the future of the arts in York, they are currently offering a survey at www.surveymonkey.com/yorkculturalplan. Let the organizers know that you think the arts are important for cultural development!

__//**Local Medical Office partners with Central York High School ** //__ //

= = // Y //ork, PA - Gastroenterology Associates of York has partnered with Central York School District Art Department Chairperson, Colleen Lehr, to promote and display student artwork in the office for patients and visitors to enjoy. Students from grades 1st through 12th at Central York will participate through the high school’s National Art Honor Society by displaying their watercolor and other medium pieces in the hallway at the Southfield Drive office, along with a plaque noting the student contributions and works. Gastroenterology Associates of York partnered with Ms. Lehr as a part of their effort to promote healthy lifestyles in community members, as well as to support the local art program. In a time when many schools are cutting art and activity programs due to budget concerns, the firm and local teachers and community members feel it is important to stress the importance of these activities, especially in children. Having creative and self-expressing activities, as well as a variety of experiences for students, is vital to the development and well-rounded nature of adolecents. The National Art Honor Society at Central York is very active in both art and academics in order to enrich their school and community. They are also currently working on painting a large wall mural based on math concepts for Sinking Springs Elementary School.

The firm is displaying the student artwork in their Southfield Drive office hallway and artwork is being rotated regularly to showcase many students’ work. A plaque has been created to note the program in which the firm has created in hopes of encouraging others to get involved and join their campaign for a healthy lifestyle, physical and developmental. The practice and Ms. Lehr emphasize that these programs are a result of combined energies, committments and support from the entire community, parents, students, staff and administrations.

