Every child is an artist,” said Pablo Picasso. And we believe, like Picasso, that the
creative impulse starts early, in our schoolchildren. That’s why, as a community
museum, we proudly present two exhibitions each year devoted to the art produced
by students in our schools. This year we’ll be showcasing the work of our K–8
student artists in February and March and then our high school student artists
in April and May.

These exhibitions are a wonderful occasion to celebrate the creativity of a new
generation of artists and the dedication of the art teachers who cultivate artistic
expression in our children. Now an annual event, the Showcase exhibitions are
eagerly anticipated by students, teachers, and families. The works that appear in
the exhibitions are selected by teachers from art class assignments earlier in the
school year.

Lori Lahey, an art teacher at Resurrection and St. Columbkille Elementary, described
the anticipation of last year’s exhibitions: “The students get very excited to learn
that they will have a piece of their art displayed in a real art museum,” she said.
“They’re very proud and enjoy sharing their art with their family and friends.
As a teacher, I also get excited to see our students sharing their artwork with the
community and also seeing them enjoy the artwork of all the other artists in our
schools throughout Dubuque. It is a great experience for all.”