Art educator Sarah Stubbs of Northview High School and Ernest Ward Middle School student Patrick Rolin were named winners in their category at the 65th Annual Youth Art Focus exhibit at the Pensacola Museum of Art, available for viewing now until Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.
Stubbs’ creation, entitled ‘Sweet’, won second place. Rolin won third place with his ‘Untitled’ two-dimensional work.
This is the 65th year the Escambia County School District has partnered with the Pensacola Museum of Art to present the Annual Youth Art Focus, an annual exhibition showcasing the talents of Escambia County art students and educators.
Visitors can view the amazing works from over 500 art students and educators and take in their strong artistic achievements. The exhibition creates an opportunity for ECSD art students to experience the fine art world and enjoy the feeling that comes with having their work on display, celebrates ECSD art instructors for their talent, and invites the community to to take a glimpse at the thriving art world inside ECSD schools.
The 2019 student and instructor winners were honored at receptions for the artists and their families and friends last week. All are invited to stop by and enjoy all of their artwork. w.
The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Mondays.
Admission costs are: adults $7 ($6 for military, seniors, AAA members, UWF Historic Trust Members and UWF Alumni Association Members) and students 3 to 14 $4; younger than 3 arefree. EBT cardholders, with a photo I.D., can obtain four Free admissions. UWF Students can also enter for free as well as museum members.
