Techniques: Expressions of the Young Visual Artist

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University System of Maryland (0)
in the USMH Library
32 W Washington St, Hagerstown MD

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Area Middle and High School Students Display Talent in USMH Art Exhibit

Silhouettes, abstract etchings, intriguing pointillism, and rainbow-hued figures – all these phrases describe the artwork Washington County Public high school students are exhibiting in the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown’s (USMH) library in the months of February and March.

Students from each public middle and high school are participating in the exhibit titled, “Techniques: Expressions of the Young Visual Artist.” The juried art show features artwork in a myriad of mediums, including pencil, watercolor, acrylic, oil, photography, ceramic and sculpture.

The show culminates in an awards reception on Friday, March 12 from 6-8 p.m. Staff and artists from the Washington County Arts Council and the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts will serve as judges for the show. Awards will be given in the categories of sculpture, photography, ceramic, and two-dimensional media for both middle and high school students and a Best of Show prize will be given. Superintendent of Washington County Public Schools Dr. Elizabeth M. Morgan will attend the event, as well as art teachers from the county’s schools.

“The school system is very excited to be displaying our students’ artwork at USMH for a third year. The show has become an event that the art teachers and students look forward to participating in. The students have worked very hard on the pieces in the show and their dedication is apparent,” said Rob Hovermale, Washington County public schools coordinator of visual and performing arts.

USMH Executive Director Dr. David Warner said, “We welcome the students’ artwork and are extremely pleased to partner with Washington County Public Schools on this event for a third year. It is a wonderful forum to work with the school system.”

“We invite all members of the community to come and view the works of this talented group of young artists in the month of February,” said Dr. Warner.

For more information on “Techniques: Expressions of the Young Visual Artist,” contact
240-527-2722.

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For more information, contact Amanda Johnston at 240-527-2722 or ajohnston@hagerstown.usmd.edu.

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