Student Artwork Showcase - Students (K-12) represent 6 WNC counties in exhibit

(Asheville, N.C.) The Student Artwork Showcase, part of the Art in the Airport program, is the newest exhibit at the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) Art Gallery. The exhibit will be on display until March 5, 2017. Select pieces will be chosen to remain on display through the end of the school year. Multiple counties across WNC are represented in this showcase, highlighting the creativity of students across our region. A variety of mediums and techniques are artfully exhibited by students from:

Brevard Elementary School
Brevard Middle School
Christ School
East Yancey Middle School
Hillandale Elementary School
​Junaluska Elementary School
Old Fort Elementary School
Tuscola High School
Waynesville Middle School
West Marion Elementary School

The variety of pieces range from colorfully imaginative drawings and collage pieces by kindergarten and first grade students to detailed paintings from high school seniors. The pieces were carefully selected by the art teachers from participating schools. 

"The art gallery is truly a way for both the passengers and public alike to experience a taste of our region," said Alexandra Bradley, Marketing and Public Relations Specialist at AVL and curator of the gallery. 

Asheville Regional Airport's Art in the Airport program is pleased to feature an annual Student Artwork Showcase in its art gallery, highlighting the creativity of students across the region. If your school would like to participate in the next Student Artwork Showcase, please visit flyavl.com and click on Art + Music in the Social Hub to learn more.

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