March 3, 2011 - The second annual K-8 Empire State Plaza Student Art Exhibition being held on the South Concourse level of the Empire State Plaza from March 7-13, 2011.

The event is open to area students across the Capital Region and reflects children’s interpretation of various works from the Empire State Plaza Permanent Collection.

North Colonie Central Schools will be well represented at this event with a total of 52 works on display.

A reception to honor the students will be held on Tuesday March 8th at 10:00 am on the Concourse. The First Deputy Commissioner, Joseph Rabito will be on hand to meet and speak with students about their work.

"This is an exciting event as it coincides with National Youth Art Month and is the only exhibition of its kind in the Capital Region for area K-8 students," North Colonie Art Supervisor Anne Manzella said.