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16th Annual Smart Start Student Art Show

at Sherway Gardens April 21-28, 2012

Discover the artists of tomorrow at the 16th Annual Smart Start Student Art Show, presented by Arts Etobicoke and sponsored by Sherway Gardens and featuring works of art from students from various high schools across Metro Toronto. The exhibit runs from Saturday, April 21 through Saturday, April 28 in Sherway Square with a special Symposium on Wednesday, April 25 at 6:00pm. 

Over 100 high school students from schools across the Greater Toronto Area participate in the annual Smart Start Student Art Show which showcases their drawings, mixed media, paintings, printmaking, sculpture and photography. Arts Etobicoke organizes the show with the support of the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board.  The annual show is open to students from across Metro Toronto, giving students from grades 9 to 12 the opportunity to participate in a non-juried public exhibition.

The arts play a vital role in helping young people reach their full potential. The Arts Symposium Event on Wednesday, April 25 at 6:00pm gives students and teachers a chance to participate in a mini conference with critiques/workshops led by professional artists and discussion groups led by teen and professional artists. Following the conference, attendees and their parents are invited to a reception hosted by Arts Etobicoke.

During the show, visit the Smart Start Learning Centre area and observe and engage with art in new and different ways while learning about the creative process with the quick tips printed guide and participate in interactive activities including the People’s Choice Awards, a fun art appreciation exercise designed to give students positive feedback about their artwork. Open to students, teachers and the public.

New to the Learning Centre is a FREE Creativity Workshop for Seniors on Tuesday, April 24, 10am-11:30am in Sherway Square.  Led by professional arts educator Angel Beyde, participants will engage directly with the students' art work to revamp their creative spark by drawing on paper, writing or reciting a short piece.  No previous art experience is necessary.


2012 SMART START Student Art Show Participating Schools
Bishop Allen Academy – Etobicoke
Central Etobicoke High School – Etobicoke
Central Technical School – Toronto
Earl Haig Secondary School – North York
Eastdale Collegiate Institute – Toronto
Emery Collegiate Institute – North York
Etobicoke School of the Arts – Etobicoke
Lakeshore Collegiate Institute - Etobicoke
Leaside High School – Toronto
Martingrove Collegiate Institute – Etobicoke
Northview Heights Secondary School – North York
Notre Dame High School – North York
Parkdale Collegiate Institute – Parkdale
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts - Rosedale
Runnymede Collegiate Institute – York
St. Patrick's Secondary School – Toronto
Silverthorn Collegiate Institute – Etobicoke
Western Technical and Commercial School - Toronto
Weston Collegiate Institute – Toronto 

For more information, call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca or www.artsetobicoke.com.

Photo Credit from Top to Bottom:
The West Wind - Chewing Gum on Masonite Panel ( 40" x 28") by Claire Almajose, Alexys Ballem, Pauline Diva, Sydney Ferneyhough, Hannah McGroarty, Terry Nillo and Guinevere Wickham – Grade 9, St. Patrick's Secondary School

Mount Lefroy - Chewing Gum on Masonite Panel (22" x 26.5") by Jefferson Lafuente and Thomas Malichen-Snyder – Grade 9, St. Patrick's Secondary School

Abbey Road - by Junard Padilla – Grade 12, St. Patrick's Secondary School

Mixed media - Collage & Acrylic Paint by Nirali Patel – Grade 12, Lakeshore Collegiate

Portrait - by Alexys Ballem – Grade 9, St. Patrick's Secondary School