"Love is....: Children's Art Show curated by Leigh Holliday of The Art Room.

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Proud pint-sized Picassos were in a class by themselves when they displayed their awesome masterpieces at Gallery 364 for Valentine’s Day.

The boys and girls, ages 3 and up, traded smiles as bright as their palettes — plus bragging rights, too — over the paintings, drawings and sculptures they made for their tender tribute to love, entitled, “Love is...”

The sweet showcase was a love affair between The Art Room, on 87th Street and Third Avenue, where the youngsters created their offerings, and the gallery, a fine arts studio and gallery space housed in a historic 1910 limestone where emerging artists from diverse backgrounds can develop, create, and exhibit their multimedia artwork.

For budding Rembrandt, Maria LaPardo, “Love is a rose that never dies” — a sentiment she expressed with her pretty pink drawing of the popular flower.

James Cona relied on his loved ones for inspiration, painting an impressive family portrait.

“Love is all the people that I know,” he said wisely.

Lil’ Stavroula Gabriel wasn’t fussy at all when it came to spreading her adoration. Her picture of moms and dads aboard a merry-go-round reflected her blossoming spirit.

“I love everything,” she effused.

And a watercolor sploshed with pie slices showed viewers a glimpse into the mind of its young artist, Cara Anderson.

“I love pizza,” she revealed.

ADVERTISEMENT[Image]The exhibit was just the cherry on the cake, said Justin Brannan, co-founder of The Art Room.

“Children who are encouraged to express themselves through art will find their thoughts, feelings and imaginations broadened and enriched.”

We couldn’t agree more.

GALLERY 364 AND THE ART ROOM PRESENT CHILDREN'S ART SHOW "LOVE IS........"

Tuesday February 8, 2011

** PRESS RELEASE **

THE ART ROOM & GALLERY 364

PRESENT CHILDREN’S GALLERY SHOW

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The Art Room, Bay Ridge's Premier Fine Arts School for Kids, in conjunction with

Gallery 364, Bay Ridge's ONLY fine arts gallery, proudly present:

“Love is…”

A collection of works by students of The Art Room.

Where: “Gallery 364” 364 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

(Take the R train to Bay Ridge Avenue stop)

917-767-3848

When: Sunday, February 13, 2011

Time: 1-3pm

Admission to this event is free.

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About The Art Room: Founded by Leigh Jewel Holliday, The Art Room is a fine arts

school in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn which caters to children ages 3 and up. Their tagline is “For

Brooklyn’s Young at Art!” The Art Room was built on the belief that early exposure to art is

crucial to the growth of young minds and helping kids develop other skills which will

benefit them greatly later in life. Art is one of the most important means of self-expression

and confidence building—combining imagination, spontaneity, playfulness and

experimentation. Children who are encouraged to express themselves through art will find

their thoughts, feelings and imaginations broadened and enriched. Most importantly, art is

a lot of messy fun while also being educational, visceral and therapeutic. Classes at The Art

Room focus on all fundamentals of fine arts including drawing, painting, sculpture, and

mixed media.

Owner/Teacher Leigh Jewel Holliday was born and raised in Washington, DC. By the time

Leigh was 3, she had already fallen in love with art. After graduating with a Bachelor of

Fine Arts Degree from The Corcoran College of Art + Design, Leigh founded her first fine

arts school located in historic Georgetown. Years later, Leigh relocated to New York City

and decided to open up The Art Room in beautiful Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.