Dave Smith
Smith Studio & Gallery
Now on exhibit at the Smith Studio and Gallery, in downtown Geneseo, is the Illinois Art Education Association’s (IAEA) traveling exhibition of K-12th grade student artwork. This unique statewide art exhibition is re-created each year in order to showcase student artwork. The current 2024-2025 exhibition consists of 45 works of art that were picked from over 600 entries. This creative exhibition has been traveling Illinois for the past year and it is now in its’ eleventh and final showing.
This unique exhibition helps to display much of the Visual Art curricular goals and educational objectives that are included throughout Illinois schools. More importantly this artwork gives a glimpse into the thinking and wonderful creativity of children at different age levels. This exhibition is a delightful treat for families and children. While this unique exhibition is in western Illinois it is hoped that community leaders, school board members and educators at all levels will take the time to consider the importance of the Arts in education.
During August this exhibit is open and free to the public.
Hours at the Smith Studio and Gallery are Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-5:00.
