INSPIRED MINDS

On Display starting May 14

The South Orange Performing Arts Center presents the best and brightest in various series of visual art exhibitions in the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC.  As a regional arts center, we are dedicated to nurturing and enriching the next generation with unique arts programs.   To that end, INSPIRED MINDS: Young Artist Exhibition is a celebration of young artists.

Every high school in Essex County is invited to participate.  The Young Artists Exhibition showcases visual arts by recognizing and fostering the artistic talents of high school students while their families, friends, and teachers celebrate and encourage their creative work.

Selected students enjoy a full professional experience from juried selection, installation, an Opening Reception, exhibition, and in some cases, sale of their artwork.  Through this effort, we hope to represent the diversity of high school art students in Essex County.

The Gallery’s namesake, Milly Iris, was passionate about providing opportunities for emerging artists. Coupling those opportunities with education is at the core of SOPAC’s mission. It is vitally important that we recognize arts education as valuable and nourish young artists to validate their achievements. We are delighted to offer our participating artists the chance to present their work in a professional exhibition.

Artwork: From Softness to Sternness: A Reflection of Self-Judgement by Ekaterina Kalisteva

Inspired Minds is sponsored by the Iris Family Foundation.

Framing is generously donated by the South Orange Frame Shop.

If you are interested in making a purchase, please contact Linda Beard at (973) 382-1035 or lindab@sopacnow.org.