Exhibit Explores Local Youth Art Inspired by Peter Max

To culminate the Mill Street Loft's "Have a Dream Poster Contest—Student Reflections of Peter Max," selected Max-inspired art works by school children from throughout Dutchess and Ulster Counties will be exhibited in the James W. Palmer III '90 Gallery of Vassar College's College Center, from Thursday June 12 through Saturday June 21.

Over 150 pieces were submitted to the poster contest, which is tied to Peter Max receiving the Mill Street Loft's 2003 Friend of the Arts Award. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held from 4:30-6:30pm on Thursday June 12, including award presentations for 4th grade, 5th – 6th grade, 7th – 8th grade, and 9th –12th grade artists.

"Peter Max has inspired and illuminated the hearts and minds of many generations with his playful, cosmic art," said Carole Wolf, executive director of the Mill Street Loft, a multi-arts center in Poughkeepsie. "Our 'Have A Dream' contest pays tribute to his creativity, as we unite Hudson Valley youth in honoring his legacy."

Students from the following area schools participated in the Mill Street Loft contest: Smith Humanities Magnet School (Poughkeepsie), St. Joseph School (Millbrook), St. Martin de Porres (Poughkeepsie), St. Peter's School (Hyde Park), Titusville Intermediate School (Poughkeepsie), Haviland Junior High School (Hyde Park), LaGrange Middle School (LaGrangeville), Arlington High School (LaGrangeville), Highland High School (Highland), Poughkeepsie High School (Poughkeepsie), and Spackenkill High School (Poughkeepsie).

For more information about the "Have a Dream Poster Contest—Student Reflections of Peter Max," go to http://www.schoolnotes.com/12601/millstreetloft.html, or call the Mill Street Loft at (845) 471-7477. For Palmer Gallery hours in the College Center and directions to Vassar College, call (845) 437-5370 and go to http://www.vassar.edu/directions/

Vassar College is a highly selective, coeducational, independent, residential, liberal arts college founded in 1861.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations or information on accessibility should contact Campus Activities Office at (845) 437-5370. Without sufficient notice, appropriate space and/or assistance may not be available.

Vassar College is a highly selective, coeducational, independent, residential liberal arts college founded in 1861.

This article was posted on Thursday, June 12th, 2003.