Artists from 10 High Schools to Exhibit Work at Elmhurst College

Every January, the entire space of the Founders Lounge in the Frick Center is hung from floor to ceiling with artwork created by students from 10 high schools. The exhibition will feature hundreds of paintings, prints, sculptures, videos and computer art, and works in other media.

The high schools to be represented include:

•           Addison Trail, in Addison

•           East Leyden, in Franklin Park; and West Leyden, in Northlake

•           Lyons Township, in Western Springs and La Grange

•           Maine West, in Des Plaines

•           Morton East, in Cicero; and Morton West, in Berwyn

•           Proviso West, in Hillside

•           Willowbrook, in Villa Park

•           York Community, in Elmhurst

Awards and a $2,000 renewable scholarship will be presented to students from each high school. During a reception that celebrates the artists featured in the exhibition, students can take a tour of the College’s art department.