While anxiously awaiting the first sweet breath of spring "outside"; the Library's Mary Bishop Memorial Art Gallery offers an opportunity to view spring profusions of beauty "inside" while anxiously awaiting the real thing. This annual exhibit is an energetic explosion of over 250 images straight from the fresh imaginations of these young Montgomery County artists whose work will be on display from Sunday, February 22 until Sunday, March 15th during regular Library hours. An Awards Reception is planned for Wednesday evening, March 11 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the lower level of the Library. Everyone is invited.
With the help of high school Art Teachers and members of the Tri Kappa Sorority, artists from each of the three high schools have readied an amazing body of work for viewing. Categories include Ceramics, Computer Graphics-Graphic Design & Communication Arts, Drawing 1 and 2, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography 1 and 2, Printmaking, Sculpture and Textile & Fiber Design.
Ribbons and Financial Rewards are given for first, second, third place and honorable mention in each category. There is also an award for Best of Show and People's Choice.
Each year Tri Kappa hires an experienced, independent artist to judge the student work. The judge chosen this year is Purdue University Assistant Professor of Industrial Design and maker of functional art furniture, our own Crawfordsville resident Laura Drake. Laura has made art her life since graduating from Herron School of Art, IUPUI and Southern Illinois University, receiving undergraduate and master's degrees in fine arts. These degrees enabled her to attain her goals of teaching and continuing her personal art career. Laura has been a part of the art scene in New York City and has exhibited her work throughout the United States and internationally.
A fledgling high school artist from a few years ago has already attained the attention of the art world and will be returning to our gallery for her first one-woman exhibit during the month of July. Watching her progress and attainment of success in her chosen profession is most exciting and brings messages of hope to other young high school artists. The title of her exhibit will be FLEDGING BECOMES A MASTER: The Photography by Shannon Klepfer.
When you visit this amazing exhibit of artistic diversity, be prepared to be awed by the scope and depth of talent emanating from these high-spirited young artists. There will also be an opportunity to vote for your favorite piece and for the People's Choice Award. Do come often to ENJOY!
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