Region 15 schools are observing Youth Art Month again this year with a display of local student artwork in the Gloria Cachion Art Gallery of the Southbury Public Library. The exhibit can be viewed at the library from Wednesday, March 2, 2022 through Wednesday, March 30, 2022, and is also accessible online through the Southbury Public library website.
“Right now, art and creativity are of critical importance on multiple levels. Engaging with the arts in every form has allowed our faculty and students to come up with new ways to connect,
collaborate and advance skills,” said Jeromy Nelson, Director of Fine, Applied and Technical Arts in Region 15.
A selection of two-dimensional mixed media, paintings, photography and drawings created by Region 15 students in Kindergarten through 12th grade will be on display, including work from
students in Advanced Placement Fine Art and Photography classes.
The displays coincide with Youth Art Month; a program administered nationally by the Council for Art Education (CFAE) and is celebrated by the Southbury Public Library and the Region 15
community. The event emphasizes the value of art education for all students, encourages support for quality school art programs and provides a medium for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences.
“Through various mediums and innovative approaches to self-expression, my students create
meaningful bodies of work that tackle contemporary and personal issues.” said David SantaMaria, the Art Department ITL.
This year’s collection includes three pieces that received honorable mention at the CAEA Scholastic Art Show. This program is a high-quality level, professionally juried event which recognizes only the best Connecticut student art work. All Connecticut art students in public, parochial and private schools are encouraged to participate and submit high quality art work.
“It’s amazing and energizing to work with students that are passionate and so committed to their art education. Our students work so hard and it’s a great experience for them to be able to display their work in a public place.” Alisia Rosenberger, Photo Teacher at Pomperaug High School.
The Plaque By: Dana Hanna
Pomperaug High School Photo
CTEA Honorable Mention
David By: David Consiglio
Pomperaug High School Photo
CTEA Honorable Mention
Woodland Vejigante By: Stevie Bennett
Pomperaug High School Crafts
CTEA Honorable Mention
The exhibit will include art from some of the younger students in Region 15, work from
Pomperaug Elementary School (PES) 4th Grader Maddox Steeves will also be included. Maddox’s landscape drawing and painting showcase the talents of our students at every level.
Landscape By: Maddox Steeves
Pomperaug Elementary 4th Grade
“We appreciate the opportunity to share our students’ work with the community and to demonstrate the value of art education for all children. We are grateful for the opportunity for our students to be able to share their talents with the community, as the availability to publicly display their work has been limited. Supporting our artists and quality art programming is an integral part of our educational curriculum,” said Nelson.
The exhibit will be open during regular library hours which are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am to 9:00pm, Saturdays 9:30am to 4:00pm and Sundays 12:00pm to 5:00pm. The exhibit will also be online too as a virtual gallery.
Please visit us at www.southburylibrary.org to view this exhibit virtually and for any updated hours and information. Or you may call us at 203-262-0626.
Region 15 Youth Art Month: https://www.southburylibrary.org/using-the-library/spaces/art-gallery
The full gallery: https://www.southburylibrary.org/gallery