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More than 400 student art pieces take over Leamington art gallery

Hundreds of art works ranging from intricately layered pieces using glitter and tissue paper to colourful, abstract paintings have taken over the gallery rooms at the Leamington Arts Centre. 

The show is on until April 23

Take a look at some of the student artwork at the Leamington Arts Centre

2 years ago
Duration 2:02
CBC News spoke with art teacher Sanja Srdanov and Sandwich Secondary art students Abigail McLeod, Jake Oliver, Kenzie Shoemaker and Emily Mills.

Hundreds of art works ranging from intricately layered pieces using glitter and tissue paper to colourful, abstract paintings have taken over the gallery rooms at the Leamington Arts Centre. 

The artists? Students from 10 high schools across Windsor-Essex. 

These works mark the 25th year of the Juried Student Art Show at the Leamington Arts Centre. The show includes 435 artworks by students in grades nine to 12. 

There are seven categories students submitted for: 

  • Painting. 
  • Drawing. 
  • 3D/Sculpture. 
  • Photography. 
  • Video/Film. 
  • Mixed Media. 
  • New Media. 

The art work will be up until April 23. 

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Jennifer La Grassa

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