May 25, 2010 - Throughout the month of May, the Art and Music departments at North Colonie have celebrated Music and Art for Youth month, by highlighting the best both departments have to offer. The month-long celebration comes to an end with a two-part art exhibit, displaying the work of Advanced Studio art students.

The first exhibit will be held on Wednesday, May 26 and will feature the Advanced Studio 2 art students, juniors and seniors, who have successfully completed a series of art courses beginning with Studio Art, progressing into a full year of Drawing, Advanced Studio Art 1, and many have also taken half year art electives along the way. Mrs. Carrie Lue is working with this group of students this year, and they are excited about their exhibit this Wednesday.

The second exhibit will take place on June 3 and will highlight Advanced Studio 3 students, who are working with Mr. Paul Aubin this year, will have their exhibit reception. These students are our seniors who have also excelled in visual art over their four years at SHS, and many of them will pursue art and design programs in college.

Both exhibits will open at 7:00 p.m. in the Shaker High School Gallery in G wing, preceding the evening Music Department concert at 7:30pm each night.

Both exhibits feature students enrolled in UHS courses, and the artwork is always impressive to view. As always, if you are unable to join us for the evening receptions, we welcome you to walk through the gallery on your way to the parking lot later this week and next to view the work of these advanced art students on display in the Gallery.