A new art show is currently on display on campus that reflects the student work of selected high school scholars in the general area surrounding Pace.
The show includes the artwork from approximately 25 schools including Briarcliff High School, Bronxville High School, Mamaroneck High School, and Yonkers High School.
Additionally, the display contains over 200 pieces that were made in many different mediums that range from color pencils, to acrylic, to pastels, and digital photography.
“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity as well as an honor to have one’s work exhibited in the gallery,” said Fine Arts Department Staff Assistant Yvette Jones. “They learn about the nuts and bolts that take place in coordinating as well as learn about gallery operations involved in showcasing their artwork.”
Jones is responsible for sending a letter addressed to all high school art teachers in Westchester County and the surrounding area that examples a detailed process of submitting work to be a part of the show.
This process includes a label process that is used both to submit and label each individual piece and to form an artwork checklist for the art gallery staff. All art pieces must be 20 inches by 20 inches or smaller.
It is up to the specific art teachers at the high school to determine which collection of work will be a part of the art show and represent the high school.
“In addition, it allows high school students to have a meet and greet session with our art professors and to explore the Visual Art Centers educational programs,” Jones continued. “It also enhances ones portfolio, career goals, and perspective of the visual arts.”
Pace’s High School Art shows began in 2007 and have been ongoing ever since. The gallery generally supports 200 to 300 pieces and thus receives a great deal of traffic from the family, friends, and professors of the students. The High School Art Show is one of the largest art shows at Pace.
The Small Works Invitational art gallery is on display in the Choate House campus Art Gallery and is sponsored by Dyson College of Arts and Sciences and the Fine Arts Department.
To view this collection of artwork, please visit Mon. though Wed., and Fri. from 12 p.m. to six p.m., and Sat. between 12 p.m. and four p.m. The exhibition is free to the public and will remain open until March 12, 2013.
For more information about upcoming shows or how to become involved, please contact Yvette Jones at 914-773-3473 or [email protected].