Student Exhibits
At the end of each school year, students who dedicate themselves to studying fine art with The Marvegos® are invited to take part in our annual student exhibits in June.
Preparing for the exhibit is a meaningful milestone in their journey as young artists. From selecting and framing their piece to expressing their thoughts on video, attending the reception, and sharing their work with others, the entire process becomes a celebration of their growth. In many ways, it can be just as important as creating the artwork itself.
Who Is Invited to Exhibit
Students who complete all four sessions of our kids’ art program during the school year will receive a special invitation by email to submit their work for the annual student show. Completing the full year gives students time to grow their skills, build confidence, and create a body of work they can be proud of.
Space in the exhibit is limited and may fill quickly, so we encourage families to sign up early once invitations go out.
Even if your child doesn’t submit artwork this year, they are still welcome to attend the show. Seeing the exhibit and celebrating other young artists often inspires students and gets them excited to participate the following year.
Framing Their Work
As with the creation of their artwork, we encourage you to include your child in the framing process. They made every creative choice to produce their work, and they will likely want to make the choices involved in how it’s presented.
Framing is more than just preparing a piece for display. It is an important part of their development as an artist. Their sense of aesthetics is growing through this process, and their decisions hold meaning for them.
It’s a good idea to start early by selecting a favorite piece and setting aside time for framing. Specific instructions are included in the Student Exhibit Guide.
Artist Interviews
A few days before the exhibit, students will be invited to share their thoughts on video about the art they’ve created. Interview spots are limited, so we recommend signing up as soon as possible if your child would like to participate.
Some children may feel a little shy in front of the camera at first, but most light up with pride once they begin talking about their work. With gentle prompts from the interviewer, many students share thoughtful reflections about their creative process and what they’ve learned in class.