District 181 Artists Featured at New York City Convention

The following is a release from Community Consolidated School District 181:

Two District 181 students were recently featured artists on the Artsonia BigScreen Project in New York City. Rei Hemmer, grade 3, , and Lauren Olferchik, grade 3, , were among 504 artists nominated by their teachers for display during the National Association of Art Educators national convention.

Each piece appeared on the 30-foot by 16-foot outdoor screen for about 20 seconds during the evenings of March 2 and March 3. The names of the art teachers who submitted the work were also displayed. Hilary Andrlik of Walker and Therese McGee of Monroe were the teachers.

Artsonia is an online children’s art museum with headquarters in Gurnee. For a complete slideshow of art featured at the New York City display, visit http://www.artsonia.com/museum/bsp/