Artwork by students from Martinsville-Henry County will be showcased this spring in the Foster Gallery at Piedmont Arts.
Students attending Carlisle, Fieldale-Collinsville, Laurel Park and Martinsville middle schools have work on display through March 1. A free reception for the students and their families will be held from 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Piedmont Arts. If schools are closed due to inclement weather on Feb. 19, the Foster Gallery reception will not take place.
Students attending Carlisle, Meadowview, Mt. Olivet and Carver elementary schools will have work on display March 4-April 12. A free reception for the students and their families will be held from 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, March 12 at Piedmont Arts.
Students attending Axton, Sanville and Stanleytown elementary schools will have work on display April 15-May 10. A free reception for the students and their families will be held from 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, April 30 at Piedmont Arts.
The Foster Gallery is an important part of Piedmont Arts’ community programming. Exhibits in the gallery have been curated in partnership with Charity League of Martinsville and Henry County for more than 25 years. A new exhibit is installed every six to eight weeks to allow work by students from all 19 schools in Martinsville-Henry County to be displayed during the year. Piedmont Arts and Charity League believe that an early exposure to the arts is critical for a well-rounded educational experience. These exhibits encourage young people to participate in the arts while offering the community the opportunity to celebrate the artistic talent of area students.
For more information on educational outreach, exhibits and events, visit PiedmontArts.org.
