District Art Show on May 19-20 at Huntington High School

The Huntington School District’s annual art show will be open to the community on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 19-20 in the Huntington High School gym.

The extensive exhibit will feature artwork ranging from paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics and computer graphics to advertising, fashion design, photography and video arts.

Admission to the show is free. The exhibit will showcase exceptional artwork created by Huntington students on every grade level. The pieces will include every type of media and feature the opportunities available to students in fine and computer-generated art studies.

On Tuesday, May 19 a fashion show consisting exclusively of student clothing designs will be held at 4 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Artwork of every possible type will be exhibited throughout the day from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Residents voting on the budget and capital reserve proposition and three trustee positions will be able to conveniently visit the art show either before or after casting their ballots.

On Wednesday, May 20 the exhibits will be open to the public from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome to spend as much time viewing the show as they so desire on either day.

Some of the works on display will carry Blue 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.

The district’s art program has once again enjoyed a year filled with achievements. Huntington students have captured many awards in numerous contests and shows. These award winning pieces will also be on exhibit during the show.