A Chicago art exhibit is now featuring the work of Leyden High School District 212’s art department chair and a current student while West Leyden has unveiled a permanent art display in what has been a big two weeks for the arts in the West Cook County school district.
Leyden art teacher/department chair Anna Reed and student artist Julia Dabek have pieces on display together at EXTRA CREDIT: An ArtConnectED Teacher/Student Art Show at ArtSpace Chicago. This art show was created for teachers and students and each visual arts teacher is showing their work alongside artwork by their students.
The exhibit runs through the month of September, with both Reed and Dabek attending the closing reception, which is open to the public on Friday, September 29, from 6-9 p.m.
ArtSpace Chicago is located at 3418 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL. Refreshments will be provided and street parking is available. This art show was created under the non-for-profit organization ArtConnectED.
Additionally, West Leyden High School students got their first look at artwork that will be on permanent display in the halls during an all-school assembly on August 29.
In a design collaboration process led by professional artist Victor Montañez, a group of students and staff came together throughout the spring and summer to create five interchangeable panels that tell the story of their school.
“The art installation is aimed at continuing to create an educational environment that represents the cultures of the students who attend school here,” said Principal Dr. Arturo Senteno. “We want our students to be involved, connected and kind, and we feel this art helps ground us all in what unifies us as West Leyden.”
The mixed media paintings will be displayed in the hallway near the library at West Leyden.
