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By Nicole Seiferth

What do a lizard, a spaceship, a ghost, and a dinosaur have in common? They were all wire sculptures created by elementary students at P.S. 140 as part of an art project lead by volunteers from Trinity Wall Street.

P.S. 140 is one of Trinity's All Our Children partner schools. All Our Children, an initiative begun by the Diocese of New York and Trinity in 2007, encourages Episcopal parishes to partner with local public schools.

"I love seeing the kids exposed to art," said Rea Ackerman, who is Director of Creative Services for Trinity and who planned the sculpture project.

"Seeing them be creative and watching their imaginations come alive is wonderful."

Trinity staff and congregation members split up to work with students and teachers from kindergarten through third grade on their sculptures.

Rianni, a third grader, proudly shared her sculpture at the end of the project.

"It's a tree in Candyland that's chocolate," she explained.

The best thing about art, Rianni said, is "when you make things with your imagination, it can be anything."

Trinity volunteers visit P.S. 140 several times during the school year for art projects or to read books with the students.

"The children enjoy other people coming in and helping them," said Gandolfa Santos, the school's parent coordinator.

"That one on one time is so important for the students – they need that interaction."

For more information about All Our Children, visit allourchildren.net.

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