The Laurine Kimmel High School Art Exhibition showcases selected works by juniors and seniors in nine southeast Nebraska schools. Opening on Monday, March 10, 2008 at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts gallery in Nebraska City, the Laurine Kimmel Exhibition features a variety of works including drawings, paintings, book arts, ceramic and sculpture by more than forty student/artists.

These works, selected by art educators, allow the public to view some of the best artworks from area high schools including Auburn Public, Falls City Public, Johnson-Brock Public, Johnson County Central Public, Lourdes Central Catholic, Nebraska City Public, Pawnee City Public, Sterling Public, and Syracuse Public.

In memory of  Laurine Kimmel, a graduate of Nebraska City High School, in honor of her love for art and her painting, and in support art education, The Richard P. Kimmel and Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation, Inc. is proud to sponsor this exhibit in cooperation with Nebraska Educational Service Unit 4, art teachers in participating schools, and the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts.

In addition to acknowledging publicly the talent and hard work of area students, the Laurine Kimmel High School Art Exhibition also offers participating schools the opportunity to apply for modest grants to support art education in the classroom.

An opening reception in honor of the student/artists, their families and art teachers is open to the public on Saturday, March 15, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the gallery. The gallery will be open to visitors Saturday and Sunday April 26 & 27, 2008, from noon to 4 p.m.

The exhibition runs through Arbor Day weekend, ending on Sunday, April 27.