Student creations on display at Revere’s ‘Celebration of the Arts’

by Alex Vukoder

Middle schooler Abena Osei-Boaten took second place in the 2D category for a drawing of an eye.
Large scale drawings and paintings were just some of the types of art on display.

More than 1,000 works of art from Revere Local Schools students were showcased at the annual “Celebration of the Arts” held at Revere High School in May. A yearly tradition for more than 25 years, the show aims to celebrate and share the accomplishments and creativity of youth artists with their peers, families and the community.

The show had several elements designed to engage as many students as possible including student dance and musical performances, a logo design contest and artwork from every Richfield Elementary student. In addition to viewing the exhibition, guests were treated to an alcohol ink demonstration and face painting by the RHS National Art Honor Society.

For Richfield Elementary, Bath Elementary and Revere Middle School, art teachers selected a certain number of pieces to be in the show. For Revere High School, the students submitted their own artwork with a six-piece entry limit. Middle and high school works were reviewed by a panel of judges and selected for awards under the following categories: drawing, painting, ceramics, digital art, print making, photography, sculpture, 2D and 3D mixed media.

Lucy Slemenda took third place in the 3D category with her molding of a cow (center).

A large part of the Celebration of the Arts was the senior booths, which were designed, built and curated by the senior art students. This year, there were a total of 23 display booths showcasing each artist’s work.

The show is sponsored by the four Revere PTAs and organized by a committee that includes representatives from each school building, volunteers and PTA members. Karen Smik, a 20-plus-year volunteer, organized the committee.

“The talent of our Revere students is amazing, knows no bounds and never ceases to amaze me,” said Smik. ∞

Featured Image: Middle school student Seymanthika Madiraju won first place in the 2D art category with her piece “The Big Bang.” Photos by Alex Vukoder.