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. The 21st Annual High School Exhibition at Elmhurst College will run from Saturday, Jan. 11, through Sunday, Jan. 26, in the Founders Lounge of the Frick Center (190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, elmhurst.edu/campusmap). The Frick Center is open days and evenings. The artists’ reception will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 15, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Founders Lounge. Both the exhibition and the reception are free and open to the public.
Saturday Jan 11, 2020 Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Jan. 11th-Jan 26th 2020
190 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL. 60126
Elmhurst College- Frick Center
Free