I had the chance to attend the Art Grad Finale—the Senior Art Faire—at Round Lake High School, and it was a great reminder of the talent we have in this community.
The photos don’t do these pieces justice. Seeing the work in person, you can really appreciate the detail, creativity, and thought behind each piece. Some of the artwork was truly impressive.
What stood out most, though, was meeting the students behind the work. I spoke with a dozen or more artists, each with their own perspective and story. Two conversations in particular stuck with me.
Ms. Josephine and Ms. Evelyn spoke with real passion about their pieces—what inspired them and where they hope to go next. Their excitement about the future was clear, and it was genuinely inspiring to hear.
When I was sworn in as mayor exactly 365 days ago, one of the first things I set out to do was work with local school districts and the art programs to bring student work into Village Hall, specifically to have pieces matted and framed on the empty walls in my office. I’m looking forward to seeing that come to life in the coming weeks.
If you know a company or individual who does framing, I’d appreciate the connection. Please feel free to email me at bbrubaker@roundlakeil.gov.
Enjoy the photos—but if you really want the full effect, make a point to attend one of these art showings in the future. You won’t be disappointed.
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