ArtsWest Gallery is gearing up for its Annual Student Exhibition and Competition, May 10 through 16. An artists’ reception and awards presentation will be held during 2nd Thursday ArtWalk, May 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
All three West Seattle high schools - Chief Sealth, Seattle Lutheran and West Seattle High - are participating in this competition with a diverse range of two and three dimensional artworks completed in the 2008-2009 school year. Roughly 25 students from each school compete for monetary awards of up to $350. The awards ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. May 14 in the front gallery.
“This show is important to us as a way to encourage the continued creative thought and personal expression of the next generation of artists,” said ArtsWest Gallery Director Nichole DeMent. “Plus the students also gain valuable experience in the art world through showing at a professional gallery. I hope the community will join us for this fun event.”
ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery is located at 4711 California Ave. S.W.