This article was originally published on Monday, September 23, 2013 and is only presented for historical purposes. The information below may no longer be relevant or accurate.
Five art teachers in metro Phoenix — including two from the Southeast Valley — who excel at applying those traits in their teaching are the subject of “Inspire,” an exhibition of artwork from their classrooms, Friday, Sept. 27, through Sunday, Jan. 5, at the young@art gallery of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St. in Scottsdale.
Teachers Shelley Richardson of Mesa and Jasen Evoy of Tempe were chosen by their respective school districts for high levels of contribution to art education. Envoy was inspired by teachers at Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, Mesa Community College and Arizona State University.