Area high school students exhibit art in “Vortex Exhibit” in Shafer Art Gallery

“Panda” is a pastel piece by Megan Haynie of Hoisington High School. 

May 2, 2016
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska

Students from Great Bend, Ellinwood, Larned and Hoisington high schools have their art on display as part of the Shafer Gallery’s “Vortex Exhibit” from May 2-4. The Shafer Gallery is open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is always free.

The juried exhibit will be judged by Barton art instructors and the gallery staff. Winners in three categories will receive a $500 scholarship from the Barton Foundation. The exhibit is part of Vortex Day which will be Thursday and will include several art-related workshops on campus.

For more information, contact Shafer Art Gallery Director Dave Barnes at barnesd@bartonccc.edu or (620) 792-9342.