Advanced Studio Art Opening

Newark Il. (May 12, 2006) – Students in Advanced Studio Art class at Newark Community High School will be showcasing their personal work during an art opening at Charles B. Phillip Library in Newark on Friday, May 19.

“The purpose of the Advanced Studio class is to give the students an experience of what it is like to be a professional artist having an art opening and gallery exhibit,” explains William Blidy, Art Teacher.

Students in this class create 5 portfolio quality art works during the course of the semester, write artist statements, matte and frame their works, arrange the works in a gallery space, and visit with the public about their works during the art opening.

“Each of these works is an original work of art coming from the student's own ideas,” says Blidy. “I’m really proud of their projects this semester. Each student in this class is exploring his or her own interests and ideas as an artist.

New to this year, seniors will offer a Retrospective Show, highlighting their best works created between freshman and senior year at Newark.

Students displaying their works include seniors, Andrea Weber, Andrew Kellogg and Adam Marcley and junior Tyler Vickroy.

The artists will be present from 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. at the Art Opening to discuss their work. The Exhibit will be on display during normal CBP Library hours through Monday, May 22. The library is open Saturdays from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. and Mondays from 1:00p.m. to 6:00p.m.