BMUFSD: Young Artists Exhibit Opens At The Katonah Museum Of Art

from the Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District:

Thirteen students from Briarcliff High School are participating in this year's Young Artists exhibit at the Katonah Museum of Art. The exhibit opens this Tuesday, February 7 until February 23 and is free to the public. Participating artists, their families, friends and teachers are invited to the opening reception on February 5 from 2-5pm. Click here to reserve tickets.

More information from the Katonah Museum of Art:

The Katonah Museum of Art is proud to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the annual Young Artists exhibition. Young Artists 2023, on view February 5 – 26, 2023, features artworks by nearly 400 high school seniors, curated and installed by the students themselves. Representing some of the best in student artistic talent from more than 40 schools across Dutchess, Fairfield, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties, the works range in scale, concept, media, and process, reflecting a diversity of expression in the aspiring artists.

This year, the KMA is thrilled to announce the addition of a site-specific mural installation as part of the 40th anniversary celebration of the Young Artists exhibition. Renowned artist and muralist Tom Christopher (@tomchristophernyc), known for his expressionist take on urban life, collaborated with a selection of students representing nearby schools to produce a visual compilation of creativity and ideas.

The Young Artists program exemplifies KMA’s dedication to providing dynamic museum education opportunities to its community and to fostering the next generation of creative thinkers and artists. An impactful program that supports the growth of student artists, the exhibition plays an integral role in the high school senior experience, providing a unique opportunity for students who plan to pursue the arts beyond high school. For the Museum, the idea of access and education is at the heart of its mission and arts education has been a foundation of the KMA since its inception.

Artwork by Fox Lane High School senior Ella Rivard.

This press release was produced by the Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.