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Artwork by Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) students is featured currently in a statewide art show. The exhibit is hosted by the Sabatini Gallery located inside the Topeka Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kan.
As part of Youth Art Month, the Kansas Art Education Association (KAEA) exhibits student art work from each educator and school throughout Kansas. Participants must be enrolled in grades K-12 and all artwork must be original. Alyssa Passmore, Hocker Grove middle school art teacher, enthusiastically coordinated the collection and delivery of Shawnee Mission art work from each school.
“Each art educator can only send one piece to represent their whole school, which is a huge honor for our students!” she expressed. “Please join me in celebrating our students and their wonderful work and accomplishments.”
The exhibit is on display through Saturday, March 26, 2022. The exhibit will conclude with a closing ceremony honoring students. Former Miss Kansas, Annika Wooten, will close the exhibit doing a live speed-painting at the gallery.
Youth Art Month is a national promotion of visual art and art education. As part of this month, thousands of schools participate and partner with local art museums and civic organizations to display student art. Youth Art Month promotes the importance of art education to develop problem solving, creativity, observation and communication skills.
Here are the SMSD student artists with exhibits on display:
Student Educator School
Vanessa Estevane Heidi Hafner Bluejacket-Flint
Mara Hughes Lauren Phillips Briarwood
Nolan Mooney J.D. Mosher Brookwood
Shalom Wacha Tereesa McEntire-Hawes Comanche
Breckin Collins Amy Shapley Crestview
Nolan Ewers Hayleigh Chudik East Antioch
McKenna Ballentine Megan Ellis Lenexa Hills
Gabriel Kloiber Mark Teel Lenexa Hills
Cora Anderson Erin Scott Merriam Park
Shyann Groff Katie Cation Nieman
Lillian Meacham Megan Grey Oak Park Carpenter
Evie VandeNoord Rachel Kaufman Rhein Benninghoven
Parker Shull Hannah Lloyd Rosell Rosehill
Angelina Bustos Christine Oldberg Rushton
Charlotte Connell Cayla Cushing Santa Fe Trail
Kacey Bates Victoria Lumpkin Sunflower
Rocco Connelly Elizabeth Hafner Tomahawk
Naomi Brown Shellie Schwab Trailwood
Emil Wetzel Paige Crosswhite Westwood View
Nirvana Mullin Alyssa Passmore Hocker Grove
Tiarra Johnston Kaitlyn Spencer (Flager) Hocker Grove
Lily Brown Kelsey Phillips Indian Woods
Noemi Kurasz Lauren Seals Indian Woods
Murphy Galloway Lexi Zuel Trailridge
Giselle Vega Audrey Gilroy Westridge
Libby Fox Adam Finkelston SM East
Cain Cruz Chandra Beadleston SM North
Giselle Garza Stephanie Dalley SM North
Madison Dunham Juliet Miller-Martin SM North
Juan Fernandez Steph Kates SM Northwest
Katie Ault Melissa Terryberry SM Northwest
Lettie Featherston Jill Oliver SM South
Graelen Carter Cortney Dougherty SM South
Noah Xiong Mark Rice SM South
