Youth display artistry in 'Young Artists' Show'

[May 15, 2018] 

LINCOLN 

The Lincoln Art Institute and Logan County Arts hosted the annual Young Artists’ Show last Thursday evening. Young people from area high schools and home school programs hung their art work on the walls of the gallery.

The show drew a large crowd of art lovers, artists, and family members of the young artists, all of whom commented on the quality of the art this year.

Painting, sculpture, and jewelry construction were the main media showcasing the imagination and skills of each young artist.

“The young artists’ show is the one time of the year that the art of the area students is displayed in a real art gallery,” said Lincoln High School art teacher Carol Washburn. “It gives the students a chance to be part of the Lincoln art scene complete with a reception and local art lovers, and be a part of the adult world” she said.

Carol Washburn is passionate about what art can mean to a teen. Not only does she teach art at Lincoln High in the classroom, but she has created an art club to further immerse the students in an art culture. “It is a very popular and important activity for them. Many students never miss art club meetings.

"It gives them a sense of belonging, a chance to express themselves,” she said. Washburn went on to say that many of the students are very quiet in class, but the art club gives them a social situation that can draw them out.

Special thanks go out to Lincoln Art Institute owner Moses Pinkerton and members of Logan County Arts for staging this showcase of young talent every year. Art is an important part of every student’s education, a window to the world that enhances the mainline courses of math, science and social studies. Whether they create art or just learn to appreciate the creative process in others gives them a better understanding of the world.

The Young Artists’ Show will run through the end of May. Wander by the Lincoln Art Institute to see if Moses Pinkerton is available to guide you through the gallery, or call 217-651-8355 to arrange a private viewing.

[Curtis Fox]