A mosaic installation by students of Archbishop John Carroll High School at the Valley Forge Service Plaza on Friday, March 3, shows its history and evolution.
Catholic Philly.com said the Philadelphia Arts in Education invited high school students to join the program.
Mosaic Installation at Valley Forge Service Plaza
A group of over 200 students collaborated on a mosaic of glazed ceramic tiles illustrating the development of Valley Forge Park.
Senior Daniela Flores said the semester-long project was a huge collaborative effort among her friends. Meanwhile, her AP painting and ceramics art classes contributed to the project.
Catholic Philly.com said the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) launched Art Sparks in 2017 to enhance the state's Turnpike Service Plazas through the visual arts.
The PCA and the Turnpike Commission have supported the project through the Regional PCA Arts in Education Partner.
The report said Archbishop John Carroll High School students created the installation, an intricate ceramic mosaic showing Valley Forge Park's history and development.
The mosaic installation was the ninth piece the PCA and PTC's Art Sparks program developed. The program aims to install student-made, community-relevant artwork in PTC service plazas across the system spanning over 550 miles.
The PCA's primary goal is to increase the state's population's well-being by investing in the creative sector. They work to ensure that Pennsylvania residents have the same opportunities to engage with the state's rich cultural landscape.
Its website says PCA's funding supports community arts programs that improve the quality of life and the community. Furthermore, they work with members of the public and commercial sectors to advance the aims of all parties involved.
About Archbishop John Carroll High School
The Catholic Archbishop John Carroll High School in Radnor, Pennsylvania, is a coeducational, college preparatory high school established in 1967.
The friendly, inclusive environment on campus reflects the school's commitment to the values of community, which is rooted in the school's Catholic teaching.
According to the website, the school's strong Catholic foundation manifests itself in a warm and accepting environment where students' intellectual, religious, and personal development are prioritized.
The school has a goal of preparing students to be leaders and global citizens in the world. A "Carroll education" highlights extracurricular activities and classroom instruction, whether the focus is on sports, intelligence, mathematics, or the arts.
Students develop their skills, take on leadership roles, and learn to think globally due to this curriculum's focus on service and management.
Archbishop Carroll High School seeks to provide its students with the tools they need to make the world a better place in the future. They believe they recognize the importance of investing in the next generation.
At Carroll, spirituality is integral to student life and 'not something that happens in chapel or Theology class.' They incorporate it into every facet of their school life.
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