Every one of our current Tartans worked with Dr. Van Horn in creating amazing art pieces inspired by an influential piece of art from one of the seven decades that STA has been in operation. Our children were completely invovled in the process and take huge pride in their pieces of art. The minimum bids cover the cost of all materials that went into each piece. Let the bidding begin!

1940's - Three Year Old Preschool

Inspired by Jackson Pollock and utiliing action/drip painting techniques in the style of Abstract Expressionism, our Three Year Old Preschool students created a collaborative painting. 

1940's - Four Year Old Half Day Preschool

Our four year olds created a beautiful framed portrait collage inspired by the works of Piet Mondrian. And our own Louis Gradwhol, Mrs. Ossman's daughter, took the portraits!

1940's - Four Year Old Full Day Preschool

This is the perfect furniture set for any family playroom or child's bedroom. Our children painted circles for their furniture pieces inspired by Russian-born painter Wassily Kandinsky, who was credited as a leader in avant-garde art as one of the founders of pure abstraction in painting in the early 20th century.

1950's - Kindergarten

Wooden circles were painted by our Kindergarteners and used to create a multi-canvas tree collage painting. This piece shows the style of Wassily Kandinsky's circles and Friedrich Stowasser who was an artist and architect who also worked in the field of environmental protection.

1960's - First Grade

First graders posed for photos that were used in the creation of printing plates! Afterwards, students had the opportunity to select the printing ink and color of paper in printing their self portraits that were inspired by Andy Warhol's famous Pop Art portraits.

1970's - Second Grade

The layout of this incredible mirror was inspried by Mid Century Modern sun mirrors and Sputnik chandeliers and our second graders loved painting with stencils and applying white details on their own meter sticks. They then decided exactly how long they wanted their piece and helped Dr. Van Horn cut to size.

1980's - Third Grade

These pieces will never go out of style! This very special chess set was inspired by multiple artists and paintings. Mrs. Scott's class painted using the style of Kenneth Noland's circular paintings and Ms. Miles' class was inspired by Morris Louis’ stripe paintings. The pieces highlight the graphic chess board perfectly. 

1990's - Fourth Grade

Our own Ms. Fienup donated the antique desk for our students to paint. They were inspired by the torn art collage of fellow fourth grader, Ava Jacobs. She took inspiration from artist Christi Dreese, who is a contemporary expressionist painter who lives in her hometown of Spring Lake, Michigan.

1950's - Fifth Grade

Artist Ellsworth Kelly experimented with the idea of chance in his artwork, especially in the piece For Cite, which our Fifth Grade students were inspired by. This graphic desk would be a perfect addition to a student's bedroom for inspired homework time.

2000's - Sixth Grade

The sixth graders' auction piece is inspired by Jim Dine's heart paintings. The Tartan's piece is made with metal hearts attached to two canvases in which the students had the opportunity to drip/pour paint down the vertical surface to serve as the background for their hearts. 

2010's - Seventh & Eighth Grade

After discussing the Civil Rights Movement that was gaining ground during the time STA opened, our students explored issues of freedom of democracy that included freedom of expression and artistic styles. Our oldest Tartans researched artist Chris Rigg's "Love" piece and created their own entitled "Inspire."

And last but not least...A Day at the Farm with Father Gary!

This is your chance to visit a real working farm, owned and operated by Father Gary's family! Up to three families can attend on Monday, June 22nd. Arrive at 10:30am and visit the milking parlour to see how cows are milked, and try for yourself! Then, children will be able to feed the calves and collect eggs, spend time playing with the barn cats, take tractor rides and use the barn swing. You will then be able to celebrate Mass in Father Gary's home and enjoy a home cooked meal with his family before leaving at 3:00pm. This is a special day that your family does not want to miss!