This past weekend, we attended the group art exhibition RE:FORM School at the recently closed St. Patrick’s School in SoHo, which is one of the oldest schools in Manhattan.  The REDU Project, brought over 150 contemporary artists together to produce a visual call-to-action, with “artists motivating public energy toward true education reform on a local, state and national level.”  Research has shown the power of a creative education and how students who engage in creative endeavors develop long-term engagement in the further pursuit of learning.

It was a really inspiring exhibit and we took some snapshots from the event.  If you would like to contribute to RE:FORM School‘s efforts, go here to learn more about how to get involved.

Happy art patrons and supporters hanging out and playing chess in the courtyard of St. Patrick’s.

Claudia Pearson is a Brooklyn-based painter and illustrator.

Derek Gores is a graphic designer and illustrator that lives and works in Melbourne, Florida. Gores has gained national attention for his collage portrait series in which he recycles magazines and found materials to create his works.

Art sales from the exhibit will benefit The Urban Arts Partnership.  The shop at RE:FORM School had hand-made notebooks, screen-printed totes, and more for sale.  I scored some hand-printed cards by Gold Teeth Brooklyn.  Who doesn’t love a card with bacon slices on it?  Purchase items by Gold Teeth Brooklyn via Etsy.