Mary Sullivan and Brett Dunton, fine artists and visual arts teachers at O’Maley Innovation Middle School, Gloucester, MA, act like art is the best subject anyone could dream of teaching. It’s evident that they’ve established an inspiring collaborative approach; they work together seamlessly and dazzle the students. Their art rooms are just the way you’d dream they should look–ample rooms that look like art work is done there in a big way.
They are super resourceful and adept at re-purposing and re-inventing materials. They adhere to the ‘your trash is our treasure’ school of thought. Any donated supplies can be dropped off at room 130 before or after school.
Art Room Wish List
– Yogurt cups (clean)
– Cardboard (clean)
– Wood (untreated by chemicals)
– Large paper grocery bags
– Magazines
– Hardcover books
– Yarn or string
– Fabric
– Any art supplies (crayons, colored pencils, paint, brushes, etc)
– Any kind of paint (tempera, acrylic, watercolor, latex house paint . . .)
– Posters of artwork
– Hardware (hammers, nails, screwdrivers, clamps, saws, sandpaper . . .)
– Other building supplies such as carpet, tiles, and linoleum
– Doo-dads and whatcha-ma-call-its
– Anything that could possibly be turned into art
contact: msullivan@gloucesterschools.com mcsullivan.com and bdunton@gloucesterschools.com
Good Morning Gloucester 
Great to see a list of needed items! I’m sure I can contribute. I will be digging through the piles in the coming weeks.
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Wow if I was in this class it be pretty hard not to look up while other in the front of the room many be demanding some attention 🙂 Dave & Kim 🙂 Excellent teaming again here!
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Great information Catherine. Love the Wish List. I shared this on FB as many want to do something in their community and just need a guide. Awesome article, thanks for the information.
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We may have some materials to donate. Will check it out. Great works of art in those photos!
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We’ll make sure all these comments get to the teachers. thanks for sharing and the Fantastic support!
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They are great teachers. Their enthusiasm is contagious. The students produce wonderful surprising art. The students are very fortunate.
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Art is such an important part of our existence as human beings. It inspires, heals and gives direction. Mary Sullivan and Brett Dunton understand this and are most eager to teach this to their students. Beautiful work and great committment from a couple of excellent instructors. Gloucester is fortunate to have these two dedicated individuals.
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Wow! Art class was my favourite class. This classroom is so inspiring!!
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