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Auburn City Hall Gallery Presents the Artwork of High School Student Artists

Contact:

Maija McKnight, Art Coordinator
253-804-5043
mmcknight@auburnwa.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 12, 2011

WHAT: Art exhibition of High School Student Artwork
WHEN: December 10 – January 30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Opening Reception: Wednesday, December 14, 4 pm
WHERE: Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. Admission is free.

AUBURN, Wash. – December 12, 2011 – The artwork of talented Auburn School District High School Students will be on display at the City Hall Gallery through Jan. 30, 2012. Fifty artworks are on display showcasing photography, painting, collage, sculpture, computer art and jewelry all created by talented Auburn School District high school students.

Submission of artwork on display was open to all High School aged students in Auburn. The majority of participation is from students of Auburn Mountainview, Auburn High School and Auburn Riverside coordinated through dedicated staff and teachers.

“This display provides our youth with local, community connections to Art and artists In Auburn," notes Gina Sandland, Visual Art instructor at Auburn Riverside. "Our goal is to support and encourage our youth to pursue continued artistic and creative opportunities beyond the walls of our schools.”

This showcase of student work is a unique opportunity for students to see their artwork in a gallery setting as well as the chance for the public to view the artwork of talented youth. An opening reception will be hosted on Wednesday, December 14 from 4-6 p.m. and is open to the public.

The Auburn City Hall Gallery is presented by the City of Auburn and Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation. For a 2011 Gallery Brochure or for information on other cultural arts programs, go to www.auburnwa.gov/arts or call 253-931-3043.

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City of Auburn, Parks, Arts and Recreation
910 Ninth St SE
Auburn, WA 98002
253-931-3043
www.auburnwa.gov/arts

CONTACT

Auburn City Hall
25 W Main Street
Auburn WA 98001-4998
Phone: 253-931-3000

 

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