PRESS RELEASE submission MAY 2017

Submitted by:

Sylvia Claase, Administrative & Communications Manager

M.A.T.S.S. Kids’ Gym & Early Childcare Education Center

171 Eileen Way, Syosset, N.Y. 11791

May 23, 2017

(Reference attached event pictures)

RE: M.A.T.S.S. Kids’ Gym Syosset Holds Annual 3 Year Olds ART SHOW

M.A.T.S.S. Kids’ Gym & Early Childcare Education Program (www.matsskidsgym.com) held its’ third annual ART SHOW

#matssartshow created by its 3 year old students and curated by their teachers Mr. Chris, Miss Annie & Miss Janice and

assistant teachers Miss Terri & Michelle, Miss Donna & Emma, and Miss Mary & Katerina.

The children learned about the history of specific artists- Mondrian, Kandinsky, Michelangelo, Pollack & Warhol, their

use of color & shapes and created their own pieces of art in the unique styles of their selected artists.

Well over 150 children, their parents and grandparents attended the evening event held Thursday, May 18, 2017.

The evening exhibition of the children’s work was on display not in their individual classrooms, as well as throughout the

facilities reception areas and three large gyms. Individual “About the Artists” on display was also presented in various

areas. A craft area and refreshments were available, allowing families and their guests to fully enjoy the evening’s

experience.

As one grandparent exclaimed “How marvelous to enrich and explore art this way at such a young age. My grandchild

was so excited and got it—such fun! ”

Some of the children’s artwork will be on exhibit in the Center’s Reception area until the end of the month to allow its

other children and visitor’s to enjoy.

(See pictures below)