Soap Lake students show off their artistic talents
REBECCA PETTINGILL | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years, 7 months AGO
Jaidon stands in front of his art which was a tribute to the Marvel character, Moon Knight. It was made with foam and paper mache.
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Jaeden stands in front of his forest diorama made completely out of recyclable material. He received a blue ribbon for his piece.
Some students received ribbons for their work in a variety of mediums.
Middle and high school students of Soap Lake made a variety of art for the show, from drawings to paintings to building displays such as this one.
The pieces in the art show showcased the talent and creativity of Soap Lake students.
SOAP LAKE — This past week, Soap Lake students showcased their many talents with a public art show.
The Soap Lake Middle/High School Art Show was held at Notaras Hall on May 25 and 26. The event had dozens of handmade art from a variety of mediums. Some students even had prices noted on the pieces that they would be willing to part for.
Please note that only first names were used in order to preserve the privacy of minors participating in the show.
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