There’s always something “happening” around Washington Primary School. Its main hallway is especially colorful and attractive this month. October’s Featured Artists are a talented group of young people who have creatively shined and brightened the building for everyone.
In collaboration with art teacher Maria Mazzola, Washington features one artist from each classroom every month. Now in its third year, the program has generated plenty of excitement among students.
Washington’s latest group of featured artists include: Kindergarten: Calvin Bubli, Subin Ahn, Jessie Coriolan, Gianna Pagano; First grade: Nicole Tosta, Marc Rosedo Valerio, Andrew Cahn, Rafaella Moss; Second grade: Mayson Oren, Zack Smith, Kellen Anderson, Yubin Ahn; Third grade: Ashlin Perez, Yehobote Say, Jose Walter.
Each of the youngsters were presented with a medal on a red-white and blue ribbon along with a commemorative certificate. Washington Principal Michelle Richards gathered the group together and they all posed for a photo. The award winning artwork is being displayed in the school’s main hallway.
The Huntington School District has long enjoyed a strong art program with outstanding student artists. The highlight of the year is always the annual art show in the Huntington High School gym. The event showcases the top artwork produced by students on every grade level spread across K-12.
This year’s art show is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, May 21-22. The show coincides with the district’s annual budget vote and trustee election. The exhibit will feature artwork ranging from painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics and computer graphics to advertising, fashion design, photography and video arts.
Admission to the show is free and open to the public. The pieces will include every type of media and showcase the numerous opportunities available to students in fine and computer-generated art studies. The event will also include a fashion show consisting of student clothing designs.
Some of the works on display will carry ribbons of excellence, designating the piece as one of “high merit,” in the opinion of a distinguished panel of judges that will be reviewing the exhibits.
