NEWS FROM THE WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY
CONTACT: Adrianne Hetherington, President: 561-784-7561
Mag and David Frye, Publicity: 561-792-6185
www.wellingtonartsociety.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Wellington honors elementary artists
Village recognizes participants in Student Art Program Wellington, FL – June 9, 2009 At this week’s Village Council meeting, the Village of Wellington officially recognized 23 students from local elementary schools for their participation in the Student Art Program, which is coordinated by the Wellington Art Society. The artists were introduced at the meeting by program coordinator Susan Rose and presented with certificates of appreciation by W.A.S. President Adrianne Hetherington. The students’ work will be on display on the lower level of the Wellington Community Center, 12165 W. Forest Hill Blvd, through September 16.
CAPTION FOR PHOTO:
Young artists recognized by the Village of Wellington for participating in the Elementary School Student Art Program Exhibition include (from top, L-R) Marianna Flores, Grade 5; Sophia Upshaw, Grade 2; Lauren Webb, Grade 3; Alyssa Gates, Grade 5; Talia Fradkin, Grade 5; Jailine Cano, Grade 5; Carlie Shapiro, Grade 2; Julianne Dragunat, Grade 5; Tina Arena, Grade 1; Ashlee Maher, Grade 5; Morgan Geck, Grade 3; Christian Culp, Grade 1; Jean-Pierre Cuestas, Grade 4; Danae Rojas, Grade 1; and Eric Nguyen, Grade 2. Not pictured are Michael Arbocco, Grade 5; Gabrielle Berman, Grade 1; Rachel Berman, Grade 4; Martha Gutierrez, Grade 5; Joshua Rosner, Kindergarten; Kinsy Schorr, Grade 5; Ashley Stevens, Grade 5; and Nicholas Thompson, Grade 2. The students’ work will be on display on the lower level of the Wellington Community Center through September 16.
Since its inception in 2006, the program has presented three exhibits per year of exceptional artwork from students ranging in age from elementary through high school. The Wellington Art Society coordinates the program for the village as part of its educational mission. Any student who would like to participate in future exhibitions, or any parents or teachers who are interested in helping as volunteers, please contact the Wellington Art Society at 561-784-7561.
Founded in 1981, The Wellington Art Society is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, providing both local and regional artists the platform to share their work, learn more about their craft and serve the community through their art.
A 501(c)(3) charitable organization, its mission is to educate and encourage originality and productivity among its members and area youth through programs designed to further the advancement of cultural endeavors in the western communities.
For more information on the Society, visit their website, www.wellingtonartsociety.org, or call W.A.S. President Adrianne Hetherington at 561-784-7561.
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