Local students exhibit art at Baltimore Woods Nature Center
By Karen Jean Smith
Gallery Coordinator at Baltimore Woods
The exuberance of youth, the wonder of nature, and the variety in modes of art expression will all come together in the nature-inspired art exhibit at Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Art students in grades kindergarten through twelve from fifteen local schools will have their work exhibited until May 31.
The public is invited to attend the show during gallery hours: Monday through Friday from 9 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 to 4 p.m. The nature center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus and there are no admission or parking fees.
“Connecting children with our natural world and educating children to become good stewards of the earth is one of the primary goals of Baltimore Nature Center. The creation and appreciation of nature-inspired art is one way of making those fundamental connections,” says gallery coordinator and former art educator Karen Jean Smith. “We always enjoy the wonderful variety of artistic expression in this colorful exhibit and meeting the youngsters who created it. The art educators from the participating school districts take the extra time to make their students’ work available for this exhibit, and we are especially appreciative of their efforts.”
Marcellus Central School District
Driver Middle School
Ethan Hubbard, Vandyn Ferrara, Amanda Barbaro, Zoe Case, Alex Green
Art Educators: Cher Ferrara, Shannon Femano
Marcellus Senior High School
Marissa Kochenik, Angelina Van Camp, Shannon Stanek, Angelia Fellows, Miranda Stewart, Kailynne Gomez
Art Educators: Donna de Monte, Tara Charles
Skaneateles Central School District
Skaneateles Middle School
Kelly Goldberger, Emma Whipple, Claire Neumann
Art Educator: Jessica Murphy
Skaneateles High School
Tori Baker, Kelsey Rutledge, Marilissa Kroon, Georgia McSwain, Riley McConochy,
Torri Garrett
Art Educators: Tracy Hale, Jessica Sawchuk
West Genesee Central School District
Camillus Middle School
Colbey Barth, Katelyn Biggs, Jenna Orr
Art Educator: Gigina Y Long
West Genesee Middle School
Elizabeth Quinn, Seth Matthews, Alexis Michaels, Alexa Pepoli, Ruth Melnik, Hailey Hann
Art Educators: Corie Parry-Cantello, Gigina Y Long
West Genesee Senior High School
Mackenzie Perkins, Mikaela Kaminski, Kayla Daniul, Noel Barber, Ryan Chiore, Kassie Kelly, Anita Edgar, Mackenzie Benjamin,McKenzie Ponto
Art Educators: Jennifer Schrader, John Capria, Gigina Y Long
