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'Our Children, Our Artists' Exhibit Now Open At New Rochelle Library

The annual New Rochelle student art exhibit is a crowd favorite that is returning after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic.

Art at the New Rochelle Public Library has a deep tradition and that tradition appears to be in good hands for the future.
Art at the New Rochelle Public Library has a deep tradition and that tradition appears to be in good hands for the future. (NRPL)

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Looking back on the mark the New Rochelle Library has made in art history is astounding but looking forward to the mark New Rochelle students will make is inspiring.

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 39th annual "Our Children, Our Artists" exhibit will be on display in the Lumen Winter Gallery of the New Rochelle Public Library, from May 5 - June 2.

The artwork of students from New Rochelle's seven elementary schools will be on display from May 5 - May 14. The work of middle and high school students will then be exhibited from May 20 - June 2. The curator of this exhibit is Erica Bogin, an artist and art teacher.

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A reception and awards ceremony for the elementary school students will be held on May 11, from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., while the reception and awards ceremony for the middle/high school students will take place on May 25, from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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