A first-ever, five-day art exhibit featuring young local artists will be held at the Questa Youth Center, April 16–20.
The event is hosted by a collaborative team from Questa Creative Council (QCC), Harwood Museum of Art, LEAP, Village of Questa, Vida del Norte Afterschool Program, and local schools (Alta Vista Elementary & Intermediate School, Roots & Wings Community School, and Red River Valley Charter School).
A reception for the artists, their families, and the community will take place Thursday, April 16, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The show offers open hours Friday and Saturday, April 17–18, from 12 to 6 pm, and will be on view for Sunday and Monday happenings.
“Supporting youth artistic expression and bringing together students and teachers across programs is what this show is all about,” says coordinator Claire Coté, who is also a QCC board member and LEAP director. As a Harwood Teaching Artist she leads a weekly art project at Vida del Norte’s After School Program at Questa’s Youth Center.
Art teacher Maya McDonald adds, “Alta Vista is excited to be part of an event that showcases the excellence and expression of our students!”
“We at the Harwood Museum of Art believe in the transformative power of arts experiences. We’re grateful to Claire Coté for leading this.”