Expect students’ finest at year’s MCHS Spring Art Show
Event is slated for 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in commons
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Photos courtesy of MIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
A variety of artwork from last year’s Mifflin County High School Spring Art Show.

Photos courtesy of MIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
A variety of artwork from last year’s Mifflin County High School Spring Art Show.
LEWISTOWN — If there’s one constant at the Mifflin County High School Spring Art Show, it’s to expect the unexpected.
Last year, former student Pedro Salomon-Perez proved to be a cut above the rest by offering haircuts at his display. He taught himself the trade by watching YouTube videos, but thrilled Mifflin County School District school board member Diane Stewart with a new cut.
Who knows what kind of artwork this year’s show will bring when it debuts from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the high school commons. More than 200 students are expected to display their creations.
“Visitors can plan on seeing a display of this year’s finest artwork,” said Mifflin County art teacher Sara Sutton. “Students who took any art course — from Advanced Art to Foundations — have pieces on display.
“There are ceramics — both functional and sculptural, drawings, paintings, wearable arts, digital and everything in between,” Sutton added.

Sutton is one of three high school art teachers involved with the show. Jennifer Hartzler and Aimee Parsons-Hubley are the others.
“The best part is seeing how each day’s work has come together in so many different ways and culminated into one show,” Sutton explained.
The art teacher said it’s also extremely rewarding to see student artists show their loved ones — family and friends — what they have created.
New mediums have also resulted in different types of artwork at recent shows.
“With teaching new art courses, we have a wider variety of pieces on display,” Sutton said. “Plus, some of the woodworking students will be displaying their pieces.”

Senior art students will showcase a collection of their high school work at their own tables. Additionally, the ceramics department will have their specialty-fired raku pieces on display.
Another crowd favorite will also be the Merry Mannequins — that were created by students and on display during the Festival of Ice — will reappear one last time at the art show.