(Feb. 4, 2016) The 10th annual High School Art Competition and Exhibit, presented by the Berlin/Ocean City Optimists Club, will be on display in Berlin throughout February.
The Worcester County Arts Council gallery, on 6 Jefferson Street, will host the exhibition, which includes works created by students from the four high schools in the county.
WCAC Executive Director Anna Mullis said the show was previously held in Ocean City for just one weekend each year.
“For the first time, it’s going to be shown here at the arts council for the whole month,” she said. “We thought that would allow for more exposure for the students’ work.
“I am especially proud, because I am a member of the Optimists Club and it was a privilege to for me to take over the committee of the art contest and coordinate it this year,” she added. “They have a long history of supporting youth programs in the county, and this is one of the programs they offer specifically for high school students.”
Snow Hill, Pocomoke, Stephen Decatur high schools and Worcester Preparatory School were each invited to submit up to 10 paintings or drawings created by students. Local artists Kate Cashman and Karen Letonoff will judge the show, and the Optimist Club will award a total of $1,400 in cash prizes.
Awards will be given for first, second and third place in each medium – painting and drawing – during an opening reception on Friday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m., during the 2nd Friday art stroll in Berlin.
Visitors to the gallery will also have the opportunity to vote for a people’s choice award in each medium, through Feb. 10. That award will also be announced during the opening reception.
For students, Mullis said the show offered an entire month of exposure, which can be difficult to come by.
“The whole month will really allow the public to stop by and see what the students create,” she said. “I would really like the public to be grateful for wonderful art community that we have, and for the art teachers that inspire these students.
“I am very impressed with the creativity of the students, and I think it’s going to be a fantastic show,” Mullis added. “The quality of work is just wonderful, and it’s really encouraging to see how much work they put into the art.”
The exhibit will be on display through Feb. 29. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, and some Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, visit www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org or www.ocberlinoptimist.org.
The Worcester County Arts Council gallery, on 6 Jefferson Street, will host the exhibition, which includes works created by students from the four high schools in the county.
WCAC Executive Director Anna Mullis said the show was previously held in Ocean City for just one weekend each year.
“For the first time, it’s going to be shown here at the arts council for the whole month,” she said. “We thought that would allow for more exposure for the students’ work.
“I am especially proud, because I am a member of the Optimists Club and it was a privilege to for me to take over the committee of the art contest and coordinate it this year,” she added. “They have a long history of supporting youth programs in the county, and this is one of the programs they offer specifically for high school students.”
Snow Hill, Pocomoke, Stephen Decatur high schools and Worcester Preparatory School were each invited to submit up to 10 paintings or drawings created by students. Local artists Kate Cashman and Karen Letonoff will judge the show, and the Optimist Club will award a total of $1,400 in cash prizes.
Awards will be given for first, second and third place in each medium – painting and drawing – during an opening reception on Friday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m., during the 2nd Friday art stroll in Berlin.
Visitors to the gallery will also have the opportunity to vote for a people’s choice award in each medium, through Feb. 10. That award will also be announced during the opening reception.
For students, Mullis said the show offered an entire month of exposure, which can be difficult to come by.
“The whole month will really allow the public to stop by and see what the students create,” she said. “I would really like the public to be grateful for wonderful art community that we have, and for the art teachers that inspire these students.
“I am very impressed with the creativity of the students, and I think it’s going to be a fantastic show,” Mullis added. “The quality of work is just wonderful, and it’s really encouraging to see how much work they put into the art.”
The exhibit will be on display through Feb. 29. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, and some Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, visit www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org or www.ocberlinoptimist.org.