Algonquin Public Art Program Hosts Student Art Exhibit

From the Village of Algonquin: Location: Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive

Dates: Exhibit runs April 10-30, 2017 with an Awards Reception Thursday, April 20 from 6-8pm

The Village of Algonquin is pleased to announce its annual Student Art Exhibit opens this week, and runs April 10-30 at the Algonquin Area Public Library (2600 Harnish Drive). The student art show is in its sixth year, and is organized by the Village’s Public Arts Commission.

This year’s exhibit features a record 110 artworks created by local middle school students in a variety of different media, including painting, drawing, ceramic, and collage. The participating schools this year are Algonquin Middle School, Dundee Middle School, St. John’s Lutheran School, St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, and Westfield Community School.

An awards reception with light refreshments will be held at the library on Thursday, April 20 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The Algonquin Public Arts Commission will recognize the participating students in attendance, as well as hand out awards to several “Best in Show” winners from each school. Additionally, the top overall artwork in design and execution will be awarded the 4th annual Richard A. Rehwaldt Memorial Award, in honor of the late community arts supporter and former Algonquin Public Arts Commission member Richard Rehwaldt who helped develop the Village’s first student art exhibit in 2012.

The Algonquin Student Art Exhibit will be on display at the library April 10-30. Regular library hours are Mon-Thu 9am-9pm; Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm; and Sun 12pm-5pm. Both the awards reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. For additional information or questions, please contact Ben Mason, Senior Planner, at 847-658-2700 x3302.

The Algonquin Public Art Program was established in 2005 with the purpose of enhancing the community’s sense of place through a celebration of art. Algonquin is recognized as a leader in public art, and was highlighted in the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s (CMAP) publication “Arts and Culture Planning: A Toolkit for Communities”, which can be accessed online at http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/a...

Photo courtesy of the Village of Algonquin