This program is supported in part by a grant from the Haverhill Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
The artwork of students attending the Dr. Albert B. Consentino School is on display at Creative Haverhill’s downtown gallery, which is also conducting an art supplies drive to support the middle school’s art program
The free Youth Art Show showcases a collection of student-created works with an emphasis on upcycled materials, highlighting both artistic talent and environmental awareness, through Saturday, April 25, at the 43 Washington St. gallery.
The exhibition is open to the public during regular gallery hours, Wednesdays through Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. A public reception also takes place Friday, April 24, from 5-7 p.m.
This exhibition is the result of a partnership sparked by Consentino Community School Coordinator Jenniffer Cabrera-Vicent and art educators Allison Lenihan and Ellie Thornton. Creative Haverhill says, what began as a conversation about increasing access, visibility and community connection grew into “a dynamic public exhibition that brings student artwork into a space where it can be seen, valued and celebrated.”
The Art Supplies Drive seeks donations of new or gently used supplies such as sketch pads, markers, yarn, fabric, storage bins and other materials that will help sustain and grow the program. Donations are accepted through April 25 during gallery and reception hours.