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D155 Student Art Show at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park

Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake celebrates student artists from District 155! Friday- January 31st, 6-8!




On Friday, January 31st, the public is welcome to attend this free, family friendly event from 6pm – 8pm. Featuring the work of the District 155 students, the walls of the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park will be decorated with works from the artists of tomorrow - artists from your community! The Sage gallery will also be hosting live music by local musician Dylan Batton.




Student work from Crystal Lake Central, Crystal Lake South, Cary Grove, and Prairie Ridge high schools will be available to be viewed between January 14-31. Please take the time to view this show during the working hours of Lakeside, weekdays between 9am and 5pm. The closing reception will be held on the evening of Friday, January 31st from 6pm-8pm. The public is welcome and encouraged to join the local art educators in celebrating the inspiring talent of local youth. Judd Shutt, an art educator at both Prairie Ridge and Crystal Lake Central high schools, speaks for all of the local art educators when saying that they are “…enthusiastic about sharing the impressive creative endeavors of our students with supportive members of our community. We are immensely proud of our student’s achievements and grateful for the opportunity to work with the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park to reward them through this experience.” 

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Siobhan Cottone, Lakeside’s Executive Director feels as though "the walls have come alive with the talents of emerging artists. At Lakeside we strive to inspire and encourage creativity in people of all ages, and this inaugural District 155 show is a celebration of student artists, as well as a celebration of the incredible local teachers!”




Bring family, friends, artists, and art admirers, to this inspiring show featuring artists from YOUR community showcasing their talents that inspire all to look more brightly to the promise of the future. Show your support for emerging artists by coming to the closing reception or visiting the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park while the show is hanging.

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Lakeside Legacy Foundation is a non-profit organization and is sustained by guest donations. Donations at events assist Lakeside Legacy Foundation in continuing its mission in the arts and to protect the historic property for generations to come.




To learn more about future events and the Lakeside Legacy Foundation home to the Historic Dole Mansion and Arts Park, visit www.LakesideLegacy.org. Lakeside is located at 401 Country Club Road in Crystal Lake, IL.

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