East Leyden Spring Art Show

Leyden hosts a biannual art show to celebrate the works of the high school students enrolled in art classes each semester.  Every student has a work on display from the semester.  Each middle school in the district is invited to submit works from up to 20 7th and 8th grade students as well.  I love this opportunity to not only showcase the work of my students, but also to expose them to the unique opportunities that await them once they get to high school at Leyden.  Even more exciting for me is getting to see the work my former students have created and see their growth over the years.

Student featured: Vanessa Stankewicz, Maria Dragotta, Lydia Moser, Emily Kwasny, Erik Castillo, Allan Cos, Dominika Dybas, Brianna Estrada, Yahaira Torres, Kayla Morales, Isabel Waskilewski, Cassy Rios, Christian Aguilera, Ashley Villanueva, Madison Pionto, Samson Lewerenz, Jaida Fries, Genina Badillo, Stephanie Gomez.

Congrats to all the artists!  Wonderful work!

Here I am featuring the work of Hester students as well as Hester alumni from the show:






















































































































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