Create Dunwoody presents Fourth Storefront Art Exhibit winners

Olivia Bannister s art is entitled Working Overtime Courtesy of Create Dunwoody Create Dunwoody revealed the names and artwork that will be installed in as part of the Annual Storefront Art Exhibit a walkable gallery celebrating the creativity of Dunwoody High School s novice artists The exhibit which features artwork by Dunwoody High School students will be displayed in storefronts throughout Dunwoody Village this summer We are grateful that such a talented group of students submitted designs explained Rosemary Watts Executive Director of Create Dunwoody The collaboration between our students teachers and business group represents the very best of what Create Dunwoody strives for activating spaces celebrating creativity and building connections The effort received more than submissions from DHS art students according to a release by Create Dunwoody Local business owners then ranked their preferred works and the highest-rated pieces were selected and approved by the Dunwoody Art Commission Each selected attendee received a award at a ceremony held on May at the school Tom Bass the school s principal emphasized the importance of this kind of locality visibility Anytime our students can be highlighted in the Dunwoody neighborhood it s a win-win We re so proud of these kids We have a dynamic trio of teachers in our visual arts department and what they have done to lead these students is amazing Numerous of the honored students were guided by DHS art educators Amy Goertemiller Catherine Preston and Claire Zimmerman the release reported Watching our students see their art in community spaces is deeply rewarding Goertemiller stated They re not just learning technique they re learning the impact their voice can have in a neighborhood Ellie Lubin s artwork is entitled Underwater Purr-suit Courtesy of Create Dunwoody Business owners too have embraced the initiative saying that the art brings an exciting element to Dunwoody Village We love being part of this scheme It brings new resource into the village and lets us help students in a meaningful way revealed Tracey Carothers the owner of Big Green Frog of Dunwoody It s amazing how much talent is coming out of our local schools This is exactly the type of collaboration we want to foster mentioned Michael Starling Economic Rise Director It s about more than art It s about identity opportunity and locality pride Find more details about the undertaking here The post Create Dunwoody presents Fourth Storefront Art Exhibit winners appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta