Herkimer CSD students were honored March 3 at the opening reception for the annual Youth Art Month Show at Bassett Healthcare in Herkimer.
More than 200 pieces of art by students in kindergarten through 12th grade are on display in the show, which celebrates Youth Art Month. YAM is an annual observance each March that emphasizes the value of art education for all children and encourages support for quality school art programs. The show is organized by Herkimer County Art Circles, a professional development group of art educators from area schools.
Recognized at the opening reception were the following Herkimer students and their teachers (not all students are pictured):
Elementary School
Art Teacher: Heather WheelerStapf
- Justin L, 3rd Grade
- Ace B, 5th Grade
- Sara Sr, 2nd Grade
- Connor M, 5th Grade
- Gwendalyn M, 3rd Grade
Middle School/High School
Art Teacher: Leah Zorn
- Carmen M, 6th Grade
- Russell S, 6th Grade
- Audrey M, 7th Grade
- Anthony D, 9th Grade
- Gianni L, 9th Grade
- Camryn C, 10th Grade
Art Teacher: Heather McCutcheon
- Emmi B, 10 Grade
- Cheyanne G, 10th Grade
- Juleighanna H, 8th Grade
- Lukas K, 8th Grade
- Jacob L, 9th Grade
- Nick L, 8th Grade
- Alana M, 9th Grade
- Alyvia P, 10th Grade
- Emma R, 10th Grade
- Abagail S, 9th Grade
- Lyla W, 9th Grade
The artwork will be on display throughout March.