Rockwood Annual Art Show at Crestview Middle School is Next Weekend

More than 7,000 pieces of artwork created by Rockwood School District students will be on display at the 10th Annual District Art Show on April 20-21. The art show will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Crestview Middle School, 16025 Clayton Road in Ellisville.

During the event, children can get their faces painted and create their own chalk-painting masterpieces. Professional artists also will showcase their talents for participants to view, according to the event's organizers.

Parking shuttles will run from the FCC property at Clarkson and Clayton (next to the Mercy building) to Crestview Middle to help ease parking congestion. A district spokesperson said more than 10,000 people are expected to attend the district’s annual art show, so attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the shuttle service.

“We have many talented young artists at our schools, and this event is a wonderful opportunity for them to showcase their hard work. Students from all grade levels will have work on display during the fair. Attendees can expect to see pieces created using a variety of techniques and mediums,”stated Mark McHale, content facilitator for fine arts, in a district promotion of the event.

Electronic-Waste Event at the Same Time

As part of the Art Show, patrons are encouraged to bring unwanted, handheld electronic devices for disposal. All items collected will benefit the LaSalle Springs Middle School Eco Club in Wildwood, as students plan to plant a monarch butterfly garden on the school’s campus. Club sponsors Chris Dunn and Maryanne Moosmann stated Eco Club students are enthused to participate in the Art Fair because they want to do their part for the environment by eliminating household electronic waste in a responsible and sustainable way. 

The items acceptable for this donation include:

•      cell phones
•      smart phones
•      iPods
•      other handheld electronic devices