Stevens High School Art Exhibit - Opening Reception 5/11/23
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
A public reception for the opening exhibit of Stevens High School student artwork will be held in the John D. Bennett Atrium Gallery, Claremont Opera House, on Thursday, May 11th, from 5:30 to 7 pm. Art teachers Shelly Avery and Dan Fortier worked with students from the Stevens High School National Art Honor Society to prepare the work for the show. Enter the gallery via the elevator next to the Police Department main entrance. The exhibit will be on display until the end of May.
PRESS RELEASE
The Claremont Opera House/John D. Bennett Atrium Gallery is hosting a public reception for student artists from Stevens High School on Thursday, May 11th, from 5:30 to 7 pm. Art teachers Shelly Avery and Dan Fortier worked with Christine Hawkins, coordinator of the atrium gallery, to schedule the exhibit.
“We are thrilled to have a student art show at the Opera House again and hope the students' work reinforces the importance of Art in education and life,” said Shelly Avery. “Some believe Art to be of lesser extent than other subjects, but now more than ever, our students and ourselves need an outlet for expression.”
Fortier added, “Our students learn to explore their creativity, problem-solving, planning, reflection, and critical thinking. When our classes analyze Art, we learn to look deeper than the surface and discover other points of view and opinions and that it's normal to see things differently. I enjoy it when a student shares a perspective I had not considered.” The skills overlap with other subjects, such as English, science, and social studies.
The teachers also shared that students find their art classes a mental relief to their day. Best of all, Art brings beauty into the world, and who couldn't use more of that? Avery and Fortier want to acknowledge and thank the Stevens High School National Art Honor Society, who helped prepare the work for the show. The exhibit will include pieces from students in grades 9 through 12.
“It has been a number of years since Stevens High School student work was exhibited in the gallery,” said Hawkins, “and I’m delighted to have their artwork in the atrium once again. It has been a pleasure to work with both art teachers at the high school.” The exhibit will be on display until the end of May.
For the opening reception, enter the gallery via the elevator next to the Police Department main entrance. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Christine Hawkins, COH Board of Directors christinehawkins@comcast.net.
About Claremont Opera House
Claremont Opera House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Claremont, N.H., with a vision to have an inspired, engaged community in love with the arts and a mission to build community through diverse arts experiences. The historic COH venue was the entertainment center for the area throughout the early 1900s and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Guests today are invited to enjoy regional and national performances, including musical talent, professional dance and theater companies, community programs, youth dance and gymnastics recitals, NH Humanities cultural exhibits and events, movies, and more.
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