Playground of Color features elementary school art
Staff member Jenn Bush puts up the Playground of Color exhibit at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum. The exhibit features more than 300 pieces created by local student artists grades kindergarten through sixth grade.
COSHOCTON – The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum is delighted to present A Playground of Color featuring elementary school art from Coshocton County. This favorite community show features more than 300 works, impressive expressions of talent, freshness and energy. This annual exhibit runs from Jan. 25 to March 15 and is also showing concurrently at the Coshocton and West Lafayette Libraries.
Artwork for A Playground of Color comes from students in kindergarten through sixth grade who attend elementary and middle schools in Coshocton’s city and county schools as well as from Coshocton Christian School and home school. Works are chosen by the students’ art teachers for their creativity and excellence.
This year’s artwork is exceptionally engaging. It’s difficult to pick favorite pieces since there is so many that grab one’s attention. Outer space seemed to be a common theme in all the schools. A dreamy and fanciful feeling is evoked from the rich hues of pastels. Another theme of the show is animal pictures. All kinds of animals—owls, peacocks, cats, lizards, snakes and more—are created in every way you can think of—watercolor, mosaic, mixed media, pastels, crayons, and sculpture. Visitors will be amazed by all that these students have learned about technique, color, and design. This is a show that everyone should see. It will make your day.
The public is invited to the artists’ reception on Sunday, Jan. 25 from 1 – 3 p.m. Admission is free. Enjoy the artwork and refreshments and meet some budding artists. During the opening reception, students and visitors may also explore the permanent exhibit galleries.
A Playground of Color is sponsored by Dixie Fishbaugh. The Ohio Arts Council also helped fund this event with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1 – 4:30 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for children, and $11 for families. Wednesdays are half price for Coshocton County residents.
Category: Arts & Entertainment
