Students at Talbot Community School recently participated in a Side x Side program which was facilitated by teaching artist Pamela Moulton and third grade teacher Jes Ellis. Students explored the concept of sustenance during a science and social studies unit on food systems, river ecology, and migratory salmon, and then worked with Moulton to create mixed media salmon sculptures and a river installation using recycled denim. They also enjoyed a visit from teaching artist and improv expert Meg Christie who led them in movement exercises and improv games. This program is part of a larger art exhibit, community conversation, and performance called Sustenance taking place at the Portland Public Library’s Lewis Gallery in May which will include the student artwork alongside well-known national artists.