Art show highlights students' work

At the Gallery@37

Steve DiRienzo, left, arts council vice president, chats with sixth grader Alexis Pudimat (in orange shirt).

Students and parents enjoyed the show.

          
DERBY - The Gallery@37 was filled with talented kids and their proud parents Friday as the arts council hosted an art show and reception.

 Eileen Ryan of Ansonia takes in the art on display.

The artwork was created by students at St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby, during an after-school program taught by arts council President Rich DiCarlo and Vice President Steve DiRienzo.

Here's a look at the students holding their artwork. 
Their sculpture subjects ranged from flowers and animals to athletes and the Statue of Liberty. 
Photos are posted in the order they were taken. 

Fourth grader Amber Lagoja

Fifth grader Marissa Lagoja

Tom Stewart poses with his daughters, third grader Jacqueline Muncy, left, and fifth grader Samantha Muncy

Seventh grader Jessica Gallagher

Third grader Teresa Joseph

Sixth grader Alexis Ryan

Fourth grader Ariana Ryan

Sixth grader Cristina Carloni

Sixth grader Alexis Pudimat

Sixth grader Shannon Cobaugh

Seventh grader Gabriella Koziol

Fifth grader Samantha Landona

Fourth grader Madisyn Parratt

Third grader Max Shuart

Congratulations to the budding artists as well as to DiRienzo and DiCarlo on a job well done!