Lincoln Community High School “Young Artists Show” strikes a cord

 

[May 17, 2019] 

LINCOLN 

The annual Lincoln Community High School “Young Artists Show” was showcased at the Lincoln Art Institute opening Thursday evening. Art instructor Lisa Durbin brought her students and their art for a public showing with examples of drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculpture. The Lincoln Art Institute has been hosting the show for the past four years.

“Having the students able to display their art in a gallery setting for public viewing is a wonderful opportunity for them. Pam Moriearty of Logan County Arts reached out to me about having the exhibit,” said Lisa Durbin. “Students were really excited to be able to visit the gallery and see their work on display, they really made it happen,” she said.

A large crowd of art lovers was enhanced by proud parents of those students whose art was on display.

“This was the easiest year to present the student art show since we began doing this several years ago. Lisa’s total involvement in the process was instrumental,” said Moses Pinkerton, owner of the Lincoln Art Institute. “I really appreciate that Lincoln High is still emphasizing fine arts. It’s important to teach creativity not only so that students can create art, but so they can appreciate it,” he said.

“It’s terrific that LCHS has such an enthusiastic head of the fine arts program,” said retired LCHS fine arts director Cheryl Spove.

Many of the patrons of the arts who visited the Lincoln Art Institute Thursday evening were so taken by the quality of the items on display that they made offers to purchase many of them. “That is a terrific affirmation of the student’s talent,” said a beaming Durbin.

The “Young Artists Show” will be on display at the Lincoln Art Institute during the remainder of May. Stop by for a visit. If Moses is around he will open the doors or for a personal visit call 217-651-8355 to arrange a specific time for a viewing.

[Curtis Fox]