2019 Solano Co. Student Art Faire: Dates & Deadlines

SOLANO COUNTY, CA – The 2019 Solano County Student Art Faire, open to the public, is set for Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the McCormick Hall at the Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive in Vallejo, according to the Solano County Office of Education.

"Some of the best 4th- through 12th-grade artists will showcase their artwork and the new location will allow for more masterpieces to be on display," the agency said.

Students must submit their artwork through their schools for consideration for display at the Art Faire exhibit, and schools must register to participate, plus indicate the anticipated number of art pieces, by Dec. 14, officials said.

The annual Student Art Faire features a variety of art from such categories as computer art, clay pottery, sculpture, drawing, fiber, mixed media, painting photography and printmaking.

“Art is a critical part of a child’s education, nurturing skills needed for all subject matter content. The Solano County Office of Education is proud to promote the Art Faire and celebrate how students see the world around them,” said Solano County Superintendent of Schools, Lisette Estrella Henderson.

An artists’ reception will take place May 16, 2019, which is designated as a special, private showing for Faire artists, their families, and district and school staff. Ribbons will be awarded to students who place first, second, third or honorable mention in each category, the office said, adding that each division will also award one artist with the Best of Show Ribbon, and every artist receives a certificate for participating.

Schools must register each piece of artwork by April 26, 2019.

For more information about the Art Faire, call Ken Scarberry at 707-646-7601 or email
kscarberry@solanocoe.net.

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