More than 700 people including parents, student artists, teachers and community members stopped by the library's Marketplace and Kids' World on Thursday, May 2 to celebrate the opening of the 27th Annual District 25 Student Art Show.
"The library is thrilled to again be hosting the District 25 Student Art Show," said Executive Director Mike Driskell. "Now in its 27th year, this is the longest-running partnership event in the library's history."
A live performance from the Thomas Middle School Jazz Band was enjoyed by all at the event. The opening night reception also featured plenty of refreshments and a short film screening from the students of Dryden Elementary School in Kids' World
Over 200 works of art ranging from 2D illustrations to digital art to sculptures are featured in this year's show from seven elementary schools and two middle schools. This artwork is on view in the Marketplace, the Dunton display cases and the Kids' World display cases.
Stop by the library from now through Thursday, May 23 to see all of these creative pieces.
See what kids have to say about creating art in this behind the scenes of the District 25 Student Art Show: