Con-graduations on a great show

Despite its winter theme, the show of work by budding artists at Newport High School will warm your heart.

The exhibit features eight student paintings and illustrations based on the theme, “Winter Landscapes” and will be viewable through March 26 in the Classroom Gallery at the Newport Visual Arts Center.

The show was organized and curated by Newport High senior Johan Martinez.

“There are a lot of talented artists at my school and I wanted to give them a platform on which to display their art to the public,” Martinez said.

Several Newport High teachers helped to serve as judges and selected three works for awards.

A special student body award was presented for “Winter Wonderland” by Ariana, which was also chosen for a judges’ award.

The Newport Visual Arts Center Is located at 777 NW Beach Drive. and is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4 pm. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-6540.