Overlook Medical Center to Debut 50 Pieces of Summit Public School Art

The at Overlook Medical Center will hold a ceremony to open an exhibit of the Art Department. All grades beyond kindergarten will be represented in the exhibit. This is the first time Overlook has opened its doors to a school-wide art showcase, according to a hospital official.

"The school was very interested in doing it," Overlook's spokesperson Janina Hecht said. A total of 50 student works will appear in the exhibit. Officials were looking for a unique place to showcase the works for art students in grades 1 through 12. "They were looking for traffic that was different from where the parents go on a daily basis," said Hecht.

Pediatrician Dr. John Vigorita was instrumental in brining the exhibit to the hospital. "He is very much interested in art and the children of Summit," said Hecht. Vigorita is also president of the Overlook Condo Association.

According to Hecht, the following people will be in attendance at the opening ceremony:

Summit Schools Superintendent, Dr. Nathan Parker;  Thomas Maliszewski, Supervisor of Fine, Performing & Practical Arts - Summit High School; and elementary school teachers Mary Bruns, Ashley Dias, Jaimie Bass; middle school teachers, Zachary Mazouat and Carolyn Mosses; Summit High School teachers Don Standing, photography; Ethan Feinsod, photography; Bob Walker, Fine Arts; and Kelly Coyle, Fine Arts; and from Overlook Medical Center, Dr. John Vigorita; Maria Lupo, Healing Arts Coordinator; and Michael Fenton, Healing Arts Program.

The exhibit goes through March 31st.

Summit Public Schools Art Department opening reception takes place on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m. at the  (MAC 1), 33 Overlook Road, 1st floor.  Parking is closest via the the East Garage.