The Catskill Chronicle

Attendees at the Elementary Art Show marvel over the talent
of the students.

HURLEYVILLE –  The Elementary Art Show held its opening reception on
Friday, April 16th at the Sullivan County Museum in Hurleyville. Over 250 people attended the reception to view over 500 pieces of student artwork. 

Simone Evans, Entertains the groups as they admire the talent of the students.

The reception not only allowed the attendees to marvel at the talent of the students, it provided live music from Sullivan County students, crafts, and face painting activities for the kids.  Each school district from around the county and BOCES (grades K-8) submitted artwork for the show.

The Elementary Art Show, sponsored by the Sullivan County BOCES Arts In Education Program and the Sullivan County Historical Society, is a great opportunity for our young artists to showcase his or her pieces of work and show off their talent. 

The artwork will be on display at Museum from April 16th through May 5th. If you are interested in viewing these exemplary pieces of work the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Announcing the 2010 High School Chair Auction

While you are at the Museum you will also have the opportunity to view the chairs that will be auctioned off at the High School Chair Auction on May 2nd.  The auction is a unique scholarship fundraiser created to benefit area high school seniors majoring Art. If you see a chair that you would like to have, you can place a bid in the bid box next to the chair.  The highest bid in the bid box will start the auction for that chair the day of the auction. Proceeds from the sale of the chairs will be offered as scholarships at the respective schools.

For more information about the Sullivan County BOCES’ Arts and Education Program please contact Lisa Pacht, Director of Instructional Technology/Arts In Education at (845) 295-4033.