Join us through May 9th to fight those dreary winter doldrums is with an explosion of color! We are combining two of the community favorites-- A Playground of Color and Teen-Age Talent-- into one super fun, eye-catching show called A Playground of Talent! Check out our virtual exhibit tour below!
The elementary artwork is produced by students in kindergarten through sixth grade who attend elementary in Coshocton’s city and county schools as well as from Sacred Heart and home school. Works are chosen by the students’ art teachers for their creativity and excellence.
Through the various mediums of art such as acrylic, collage, yarnwork, watercolor, mosaic, mixed media, pastels, crayons, and sculpture, let your spirits rise as you view this very colorful and exceptional exhibit. From all kinds of animals to fantasy creatures, self-portraits and landscapes, the viewer will enjoy how children interpret the world through the eyes of innocence and whimsy. It’s sure to brighten your mood.
Arya Thompson Coshocton Elementary, Grade 3
Payton Hayes-Hough Coshocton Elementary, Grade 4
This exhibit features fresh, vibrant artwork by young artists from area high schools including Ridgewood, Coshocton, River View, The Coshocton County Career Center, and the Coshocton Opportunity School. Works for Teen-Age Talent were chosen for their outstanding quality by high school art instructors and encompass a variety of media, ranging from watercolor, acrylic and pastels to photography, printmaking, digital art, and 3-dimensional art.
Self-Portrait by Jaidyn Brinks, CHS
Left side: Lilian Wright, Coshocton Opportunity School Right side: RHS (top), Octopus by Lyndsie Liedtke, CHS (bottom)
Support for this exhibit has been provided by The Ohio Arts Council also helped fund this exhibit with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.