April 10 Opening Night Reception planned for Malden High Blue & Gold Art Gallery

Annual MHS Blue & Gold Gallery will be on display at 350 Main St. April 10-May 10

By Steve Freker

One of the many highlights of the school year is the annual Malden High School Blue & Gold Art Gallery. This year, the student art gallery will be on display from Thursday, April 10 through May 10 in the lobby of 350 Main St., Malden (Spaulding and CHA building).

Malden Mayor Gary Christenson and Malden Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel are expected to be on hand to address the student artists and educators who have put together this year’s show. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, April 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to celebrate over 300 pieces on display and Malden Public Schools’ 10 Scholastic Award Winners. Light refreshments will be served. For anyone unable to attend Opening Night, the gallery will remain on display and open to the public until May 10 during the day hours.

The work consists of drawing, painting, digital art and ceramics. A fixture since 2001, the art exhibition features the creations of many Malden High School art students, with dozens and dozens of artistic works from many different mediums displayed on the walls of the lobby and anteroom of the office building

“Ms. [Julie] Mullane, Ms. [Kristina] Gilbert and I are so excited to share with you our students of all levels and all they have been working on this year,” said Malden High art educator Shalea Niles.

“Of course this is only a snapshot of the works created and still being created within our classroom with our students. Our classroom is open for visitors always to come see what we have going on,” Niles added.

Last year, Opening Night drew over 150 art lovers primarily from Malden, as well as surrounding communities and other visitors from around the region.

The exhibition is open to the public six days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. There is no admission charge and those who visit are free to view the artwork on their own or with a small group.