Yesterday, the Noble Maritime Collection unveiled "Windows of the Sea," an exhibition of maritime art created by students at PS 52 during a Cultural After School Adventures program generously funded by Council Member David Carr. It showcases the work of fourth and fifth graders who made three-dimensional portholes encapsulating watercolor seascapes. Each student learned about objects that sailors view through the portholes on their ships such as lighthouses, buoys, the sun on the horizon, and other boats. This inspired them to construct their own unique window paintings and write stories that accompany the art. The project was designed and taught by visual artist Mona Oman, who worked with the students in February and March of 2025. The staff of the Noble Maritime Collection and PS 52 partnered to accomplish this exhibition of student work that taught memorable lessons about life on a ship, the working waterfront, and navigation.

This CASA program was supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council and District 50 Council Member David Carr.