Join us for an inspiring evening of art, community, and celebration! On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Concord Magnet School will host a special event presented by Carver’s 5th Grade Scholars Program to unveil “Our Family”, a collaborative mural created by Carver afterschool students and internationally recognized artist Oksana Tanasiv, known professionally as Oksi.
This vibrant mural reflects the heart of our community—its diversity, unity, and shared story—and we warmly invite everyone to be part of the celebration.
Oksi, a contemporary artist of Ukrainian origin now based in Norwalk, brings her global perspective and innovative style into the classroom, guiding Carver Scholars in expressing their identities through art. The project was made possible by an ARP ESSER Innovation After School Grant, which was initiated by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) to support the development of innovative after-school programs, emphasizing collaboration with local and community partnerships. The result is nothing short of extraordinary. This enriching artist-in-residence experience became a reality, sparking creativity and cultural exchange in Carver’s after-school program.
Concord Magnet School is the perfect home for this event. As a H.O.T. (Higher Order Thinking) School, CMS is known for its unique, hands-on learning approach, integrating the arts across the curriculum and nurturing student voice through programs like student government and all-school meetings. Whether through its Arts Integration, STEAM, or Bank Street interdisciplinary units, CMS partners with Carver to provide meaningful, project-based enrichment every day after school.
Let’s come together to honor our students’ vision of “family,” experience the power of community art, and celebrate the strength of our diversity.
Refreshments will be served. All are welcome—bring a friend!
📍 Concord Magnet School, 21 Hunters Lane, Norwalk, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🖼️ Presented by Carver’s 5th Grade Scholars Program
🎨 Featuring visiting artist Oksana Tanasiv (Oksi)
✨ Funded by an ARP ESSER Innovation After School Grant, which was initiated by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) to support the development of innovative after-school programs.
We hope to see you there!