JCHS Photography Students to Exhibit Work at USF Art Gallery

Joliet Central High School photography students Noelle Lefever and Mayra Pensado will have their artwork exhibited at the University of St. Francis Art & Design Department Illinois High School Art Competition & Exhibition Gallery.

“The exhibit spans through the University’s gallery and the 3rd and 4th floors of the Art Department and includes over 150 works of art from Illinois high school students,” said USG Gallery Director, Jennifer Moore.

“I encourage students to create their work for the ‘outside world,” said JCHS Photography Instructor Joe Baltz. “To truly become an artist one must share one’s vision, talent and work with others. Artists create a silent community between themselves and the viewers.”

Cash awards for first, second and third place and scholarship winners will be announced at the public reception which will be held on Saturday, January 17, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The University of Saint Francis Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Photo (L): Junior Mayra Pensado, “Halo”
Photo (R): Senior Noelle Lefever, “Torn Camera”