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Whitehall Art Show/Sale next week

Local residents will get a chance next week to check out some amazing pieces created by students at the Whitehall K-12 Art Show and Sale.

The event is slated to take place Tuesday, December 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Art Wing of the school. The show/sale is the same night as the K-5 concert at 7 p.m.

In a past interview with the Ledger, art teacher Gayle Walter discussed the sale and show.

"Students have to not only create their artwork but prepare it for display. They must think about the final processes of art - presenting it to someone other than themselves and their teacher," Walter said. "Selling it for a profit is a cherry on top. Many of these students might not realize it yet, but their work is worth something. We have so many talented students who have spent this year, whether in Art I or Advanced Art, pouring their heart and soul into their artwork. I am humbled by the hard work and respect they have shown their projects this year. For some, this is their first year taking art. At the start of the year I always hear 'I can't do art.' or 'I'm not artistic.' One of the coolest parts about being an art teacher is watching those students' confidence change through the course of the year. They realize that art can be learned and that you don't have to be born with an artistic talent to make great art."

 

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