ON THE SECOND FLOOR of the Paradise Center for the Arts, along a horseshoe of hallways and inside a classroom space, the artwork of Faribault area students is showcased during a month-long Student Exhibition.
I toured the exhibit recently with camera in hand, admiring the talents of kindergartners through 12th graders.
From bold to subdued,
from symbolic to wildly creative, the variety of art in this annual show always impresses me.
I consider not only the creative minds that drew and painted and shaped these pieces, but the honor of having that work on public view. What an incredible way to encourage young people in pursuing, or simply enjoying, art.

Portraits by Lincoln Elementary School third graders Tyrese Monahan, left, and Michael Chappuis, right.
Can you imagine the pride Avery or Ava or Tyrese or Anzal or any one of the many students feels when seeing their work, their art, displayed in a community art center?
These young people are our future. We want them to value art. They are our future graphic designers, our potters, our photographers, our painters, our book illustrators, our patrons of the arts.

Showcased on a window is the art of Faribault Lutheran School first grader Frankie Spicer with other student art in the background.
For today, they are our student artists, developing their skills through the guidance and encouragement of teachers and parents. And a community art center that understands and values the creativity of young people.
FYI: The Student Exhibition features the works of students from Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Nerstrand Elementary Schools, Faribault Lutheran School, Faribault Middle School, Cannon River STEM School, Faribault Area Learning Center and the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind. The show closes on April 14.
Check back for a post on clay artist Layl McDill whose work is showing in the main gallery at the Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Avenue North, Faribault.
© Copyright 2018 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
Student art was photographed with permission of the PCA. Artwork is copyrighted by the individual artists.
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