Every child is an artist.
Just ask the kids at Advantage Preschool, where art is not only part of their daily life - it's about to be the focus of their first public exhibition.
Adventure Through The Arts, a gallery of preschool artwork, is taking place on Friday, May 30 at the Alan Emmot Centre.
It's been organized by Ellen James and Laura Miks, the owners of the preschool - which has served more than 800 students in the South Slope area since it opened in 1987.
"Every year we are blown away by the abilities of our young artists," James said in a press release. "The whimsical beauty of their creations are often masterpieces in our eyes. The students' parents themselves have shown such an interest and appreciation for the art of their children that we thought it would be very meaningful to have a real gallery display."
James said the event will highlight the importance of art in the lives of children and should also be inspirational and educational to anyone involved with young children - including early childhood educators and elementary school teachers.
Two local artists - Daniel John Campbell from the Alligator Design Group, and New Westminster artist Susan L. Greig, owner of the new 100 Braid Street Studios - will be on hand to lend their support to children's art programs.
The Adventure Through the Arts showing will be open to the public on Friday, May 30 from 5 to 8 p.m., and it will include a gallery showing, a silent auction and a marketplace. The young artists will be on hand for the first hour.
The Alan Emmot Centre is at 6650 Southoaks Cres. Entrance is by donation.
Call 604-435-1263 or see www.advantagepreschool.ca for more details.
