Art exhibit of youthful talent opens on May 11

  • A sample from the student exhibit. [Gigi Nommensen photo]

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    A sample from the student exhibit. [Gigi Nommensen photo]

  • A sample from the student exhibit. [Gigi Nommensen photo]

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    A sample from the student exhibit. [Gigi Nommensen photo]

  • A sample from the student exhibit. [Gigi Nommensen photo]

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    A sample from the student exhibit. [Gigi Nommensen photo]

By Gigi Nommensen, FMHS

Come see the incredible young artists we have in our community, ranging from 7th through 12th grades.

Students have worked hard all year to understand art theory, art history and art application. At Frazier Mountain High School, four levels of art encourage students to find their artistic voice and discover their strengths. Quilting was mentored by Cher Thomas. Beautiful hand-made quilts will be shown.

From El Tejon Middle School, Karen Maxwell and Tery Schantzen will display works of student art in pencil, charcoal, watercolor, pastels, acrylics and ceramics.

You’ll see entries from FMHS students for the Vans Custom Culture Shoe Contest. Winners receive $50,000 for art programming. The top 5 from 50 finalists fly to New York City for the final awards.

Stop by. Support our young artists. The exhibit will be on display during May, Tuesday through Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

This is part of the May 10, 2013 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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