Toward the end of last school year English teacher Casey Briskin created a unit for her students to relate some of the literature they had been reading and their own experiences. The theme was immigration and changes.
With the support of Arts for Academic Achievement, Casey was able to secure the assistance of professional artist Susan Armington. The 12th grade students presented a program for other students and were on display for a few days.
Some of the SW student Talking Suitcases will be part of the exhibit at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery at the University of Minnesota - 405 21s Ave. S.
Talking Suitcases are suitcases filled with handmade objects that tell personal stories. The selected suitcases are created by students with diverse backgrounds , with focus on issues of immigration, personal loss and identity.
The Show opens Nov.20 and runs through Dec 17 at the Regis Center for Art. All events are free and open to the public.
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