KCC High School Juried Art Exhibition

Attached: Photo of "The Meanderings of Beatrix", by Brooklyn Gioja a student at Watseka Community High School.

Students from 9 local schools will display their original artwork during the 36th annual Kankakee Community College High School Juried Art Exhibition in March.

The show runs March 10 to March 19 in the art wing and Miner Memorial Library of Kankakee Community College. Hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday.

A reception, awards presentation and juror's critique will be held on the final evening of the exhibit, Wednesday, March 19, from 6-7:30 p.m. Awards in categories such as Painting, Drawing, Color Drawing/Design, Photography/electronic imaging and 3-D Design will be revealed at around 7p.m. Jurors are the KCC art faculty.

“The High School Art Show is always an inspiring event, with almost 200 artworks for viewing. Visitors will find the works full of passionate effort and imagination,” said Chelise Slowik, a KCC art professor. “Overall, it is a beautiful display of our future local artists. Plan to come out, experience our beautiful gallery space, and enjoy the event!”

High schools participating in the exhibit are Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School, Grace Christian Academy, Grant Park High School, Herscher High School, Iroquois West High School, Manteno High School, Momence High School, Pontiac Township High School, and Watseka Community High School.

The exhibit is sponsored by KCC's Visual Arts Department.

KCC is located south of downtown Kankakee off River Road, near U.S. 45-52, or take Interstate 57 to Exit 308 and follow the signs. Directions are at www.kcc.edu/directions/.