Westfield Students Get Crafty

Westfield, NJ -- Westfield students are getting crafty.

During the month of March, about 300 students from Westfield's 10 public schools are celebrating the nationally acclaimed Youth Art Month by displaying their artwork throughout the downtown area.

The artwork including painted furniture, drawings, sculptures, paintings are being showcased by merchants such as The Westfield Memorial Library and RMC Studios in Garwood.

“Youth Art Month is a time to celebrate the creative work of our children,” said Linda King, Supervisor of Fine Arts for the Westfield Public Schools in a statement on the school's Facebook page. “The artwork represents children of all levels of age and ability. It is chosen by our art teachers for various reasons: work ethic, commitment to the project at hand, proficiency, emotional uplifting, and appropriate medium for the chosen store. I am honored and pleased with the work of our dedicated educators, the children whose work is displayed, and the many supporting community members who give of their valuable time to make this event occur each year."

In coordination with Youth Art Month, RMC Studios in Garwood is hosting an Open House for the general public to view student artwork in unique gallery settings.

An evening of Art and Music at RMC, 207 Center Street in Garwood will be held on Friday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.

(Photos, Westfield Public Schools Facebook)