The second-floor hall of the Munroe-Meyer Institute was once again transformed into a mini art gallery during the Trailblazers’ annual Advocacy and the Arts showcase.
The show, which ran for a week in mid-May, featured about 150 works from 45 student artists.
The program is designed for individuals 18 and older. Under the guidance of MMI faculty and professional teaching artists, students develop advocacy skills, build upon their art skills and increase self-confidence while exploring a variety of mediums and art-based careers.
For Rachel Ray, assistant professor at MMI, the event is an annual highlight.
“It gives our students a chance to share who they are through their artwork,” Ray said. “Watching them develop new skills, take creative risks and see others appreciate their work is incredibly rewarding.”
Tom McLaughlin, arts educator at MMI, echoed those sentiments.
“This year it was particularly gratifying to witness individual students really excel at developing their singular, unique voices while working in the larger language of artistic communication,” McLaughlin said.