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YOUNG ARTISTS TAKE AWARDS
7th Annual Exhibit Showcases Kids’ Art Celebrating Cultural Diversity
ROSEVILLE, Calif., August 18, 2009—Scores of excited young artists and their families filled the Blue Line Gallery’s exhibition halls on Saturday evening in anticipation of an awards presentation and the opening of “The Colors of Culture,” Roseville Arts’ annual Children’s Open Show.
Guests arrived early to view the exhibit and to enjoy reception fare including artistically displayed fruit contributed by Edible Arrangements of Roseville. Local artist, teacher and the award juror, Melanie Slade Haas, selected nine young artists to receive awards during the event, including 1st and 2nd place awards in four age categories and one Best of Show: Ryan Fang, age 9, from Roseville. First Place award winners are Alecia Clark,
“The Colors of Culture” features the work of 36 young artists, ages 5-12, each responding to the theme of cultural diversity in their own unique paintings, drawings and sculpture. The public is invited to view the exhibit for free at the Blue Line Gallery through November 14. This exhibition is generously supported by NEC Electronics America, Inc. and the Union Pacific Foundation.
WHO:
WHAT: “The Colors of Culture” 7th Annual Children’s Open Art Show
WHEN: Exhibiting August 15 – November 14; T-F, 10-5; Sat 1-8; 3rd Sat until
WHERE: Blue Line Gallery,
WHY: To showcase the work of young artists celebrating cultural diversity in our communities
COST: FREE
ABOUT
Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts. Further information may be obtained on the website: www.rosevillearts.org or by calling (916) 783-4117. To set up an interview or to request high resolution photography, please contact Veronika Nagy at roseart@surewest.net .
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