Gallery Hosts Student Art Show Thursday

Some of the top pieces of artwork from students will be on display at The Great Frame Up’s Student Self Expression Show on Thursday night.

More than 300 students submitted their work to the high school’s annual art show, but only 32 works are selected.

then frames the two-dimensional pieces of artwork, and all of the work is then judged again. A winner from each category (painting, drawing, three dimensional and photography/printmaking), is selected.

A best of show piece is selected to compete on a national level in Los Angeles, where the student has an opportunity to win a scholarship.

The remainder of the artwork is sent to Children's Hospital and is placed on display in the children's gallery.

“This work is viewed by very sick children and their families during their stay at Children's,” said high school Art Department Chair Melissa Cook. “We have received so many compliments about the work over the years by the families of children, the children, who were undergoing treatment, and staff, saying it really brightened many children's lives while they were being treated.”

The Student Self-Expression Show will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at The Great Frame Up, 507 E. Silver Spring Dr. The event is free and open to the public.

In addition to the student artwork, the event will also feature live music and refreshments.