Why an Art Fair?
- Provide an opportunity for homeschooling students in the Allamakee County area to create and present art to the community.
- Participating in an art fair can help students develop a variety of skills, including:
- Creativity: Encourages innovative thinking and the exploration of new ideas.
- Confidence: Presents opportunities to showcase their work and receive feedback.
- Communication: Allows students to articulate their artistic vision and discuss their work with others.
- Organization: Involves planning and preparing their artwork for display.
- Critical Thinking: Encourages reflection on their own work and that of others.
- Social Skills: Provides chances to interact with peers and visitors.
- Resilience: Helps students learn from setbacks and improve their skills over time.
- Creativity: Encourages innovative thinking and the exploration of new ideas.
When and what?
- Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 4-6pm the Art Fair will be open to the public for viewing.
- Complete and submit registration by March 10th.
- Students may set up on the day of April 3rd from 3-4pm.
- Robey Memorial Library will provide:
- A table covered in a white tablecloth for displaying art.
- Small easels may be available for displaying small pieces upright.
- Cookies & lemonade for viewers.
- A table covered in a white tablecloth for displaying art.
- Robey Memorial Library asks that participants register in advance to allow for appropriate setup.
- Participants are encouraged to remain with their art to interact with the public. Possible questions asked may be: What have you created? Why have you created it? How did you create it?
- Participants have the option to display a piece or pieces at the library through the rest of the month of April.
- Submissions:
- May be any form of art.
- Must be appropriate for all ages.
- Must be able to be moved into & out of our Community Room by participant.
- May be any form of art.