Young artists’ to be displayed at Anton Art Center show
Anton Art Center’s Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show presented by Extra Credit Union showing March 9 through April 13 is a celebration of artistic achievement by young artists.
“The county-wide student art exhibit is a meaningful experience for students, teachers, families, and visitors, alike.” Stephanie Hazzard, exhibition manager of the Anton Art Center, said in a news release.
The annual exhibition features 298 selected original works of art from 625 pieces submitted by 196 students in grades 7 through 12, in partnership with 35 art instructors from 25 public, private and charter schools.
“In a show of this scale, the gallery space becomes an impressive presentation of emerging talent, emphasizing the importance and impact of arts education for youth of all ages: providing opportunities to develop mental health understanding and problem solving skills, as well as inspiring community involvement, goal-setting, and expanding worldview,” Hazard said.
Selected student artists will not only have the unique opportunity to show their work in a professional art gallery, but they will also be eligible for more than 30 special awards and over $1,200 in cash, gift certificates, and art supplies prizes.
The prizes and awards will include:
• Ken Hoover Best of Show Founder’s Award: A $500 cash award and an additional arts gifts from the Detroit Institute of Arts presented to the single most outstanding piece in the show. Award
provided by the Kenneth and Patricia Hoover Educational Foundation.
• Best Portfolio award: A $250 cash award and an additional arts gifts from the Detroit Institute of Arts presented to one selected outstanding senior portfolio.
• Best of Grade awards: Professional art materials gift certificates and additional arts gifts from the Detroit Institute of Arts presented to three outstanding works in each grade level, 7-12, in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes.
• Merit ribbons: Presented to selected outstanding work in each grade level, 7-12.
• Art Achievement certificates:
Presented to each exhibiting student artist.
• Award ribbons will be posted alongside the winning artworks to be viewed during the exhibit.
An opening reception and awards ceremony hosted by the Mount Clemens Optimist Club will be held for students, families, teachers, and friends March 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. The winners of the competition will be announced during the reception along with the Best in Show and Best Portfolio awards.
The exhibit will be open to the public March 9 through April 13 during gallery hours, which are Tuesday through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit will be located on the first and second floors of the Anton Art Center. Residents from across Macomb County and other local communities are encouraged to visit the exhibit and enjoy the student artworks.
For more information visit theartcenter.org or call 586-469-8666.
The Anton Art Center is at 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens.