(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Fine Arts Division is pleased to host Metamorphosis, the capstone art exhibition for Neosho High School senior art students.
These students have been working on their art pieces for the entire academic school year. They’ve also been enrolled in Neosho High School art classes all four years of their high school and their teachers say these are the most advanced students out of the Art Department.
“The exhibition title ‘Metamorphosis’ arose out of an understanding of the commonalities that the seniors regarded in each other’s work throughout this academic year. This exhibit is a ‘coming of age’ experience for the students as it symbolizes a finish line in their artistic journey at Neosho High School,” stated Ela Abbott, Neosho High School Art Teacher. “The work in the exhibition will have numerous references to childhood, growth, and evolving to the next phase of their adult lives. Much like a butterfly, they are ready to spread their wings and soar to their futures.”
The goal is to give the students a real-world application by having their art displayed in a professional, local art gallery and hosting critiques and other practicing artists to visit with the students.
“The Longwell Museum in Crowder College and Neosho High School’s Art Department have a fantastic partnership. We are always willing to work with the faculty, Lucas Witt, Ela Abbott, and student artists as our intentions align with aspirations for quality work and well executed ideas,” stated Josh Novak, Crowder College Art Instructor and Longwell Museum Director. “This exhibition is a new journey for both of our institutions, but we are so excited to participate in this journey together.”
The exhibition is available for viewing from March 2 until March 26 inside the Longwell Museum and will offer a reception from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on March 26. The Longwell Museum is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed on holidays and in inclement weather) and is located inside the Elsie Plaster Community Center at Crowder College Neosho, located at 601 Laclede Ave., Neosho, Missouri. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
About Crowder College:
Crowder College was established in April 1963, as the voters of Newton and McDonald counties passed the issue to create a community college (formerly junior college) on the land formerly known as Camp Crowder. Today, the college provides services to a nine-county service region in southwest Missouri with locations in Neosho, Cassville, Joplin, McDonald County, Nevada, and Webb City. The student population exists from within the four-state region, and around the globe. With over 80 degree and program options, the college is a great place to train for a career or transfer to a university.
Reference:
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