The Comox Valley Community Arts Council and the Muir Gallery invite the public to attend a exhibition entitled Expressions.
Running from April 1 to 30, Expressions is a showcase of art by the senior secondary students of Highland, Mark R. Isfeld and G.P. Vanier high schools. With a wide array of works being presented, in a number of different mediums, the exhibition is well worth a visit to see the creativity of our community’s talented, young artists.
The Mark Isfeld students of Gary Alward and Lisa Chase will show a number of silkscreen pieces, acrylic paintings and group photography pieces, and Heather Thomas’ fine art students from Vanier will exhibit a selection of 2D and 3D work.
Highland students of Nathan Senner will display a variety of work including clay sculpture, acrylic paintings, printmaking, and various drawing mediums. In addition, a selection of photography from Charity Munroe’s media students will be on display.
“It is exciting to have all three high schools represented in one venue,” says teacher and artist Barb Mareck, who is helping with the exhibition. “It’s a nice way to bring the schools together in a supportive setting. Many of the students have never been involved in an art show or even thought of having their work displayed in a public gallery, so this is an excellent opportunity for them.”
There will be an opening night event April 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. Many of the artists and art teachers will be available to discuss the work, and there will be appetizers for everyone’s enjoyment.
Come and check it out that evening, or talk with a local teacher and some of the student artists April 2 at the gallery.
The Muir is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located at 440 Anderton Avenue in Courtenay. Admission is free.
Visit www.comoxvalleyarts.org for further information, or call the CVCAC office at 250-338-4417, ext. 2 or the Muir at 250-334-2983.
— Muir Gallery
