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General News: Attention CCHS Junior and Senior Artists
November 21, 2012
from Goshen, November 20, 2012
International Human Rights Day Marked by OC Human Rights Commission With Public Art Exhibit Showcasing Work of HS Students
11th, 12th Grade Students Invited to Submit Pieces that Raise Awareness of Human Rights
In recognition of December 10 as Human Rights Day, the Orange County Human Rights Commission, in collaboration with SUNY Orange and the Orange County Arts Council, will be hosting a Celebration of Human Rights art exhibit displaying the work of high school juniors and seniors. “An Artist’s Response to Human Rights” invites 11th and 12th grade students from Orange County high schools to submit an original work of art depicting any one of the 30 Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Pieces will be on display at the SUNY Orange Middletown and Newburgh campuses.
The goal of the art exhibit, which is being co-chaired by Human Rights Commissioners Kathleen Francese and Fred Cook, is to raise high school students’ awareness of the importance of human rights. “The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is focused on promoting human dignity, non-discrimination, equality, and fairness and applying those values to all people, at all times,” said Commissioner Francese. “We hope teachers will use the art exhibit as an opportunity to share and explore these values with students and encourage them to express them in their own way.”
“Our young people are our future,” said County Executive Edward A. Diana. “The lessons they learn today lay a critical foundation for tomorrow. That’s why it’s so important that they understand the importance of human rights, as well as dignity and respect for others. Through art they can share that message, practice what they learn, and make a meaningful difference in their lives and the lives of others,” continued Mr. Diana.
“An Artist’s Response to Human Rights” is open to any high school junior or senior attending school in Orange County. All submitted pieces must be original and created in 2012; any medium will be accepted as long as the piece can be safely exhibited. Submissions must be made to school art teachers no later than November 28. A complete list of exhibit rules and the submission application are available on the Human Rights Commission page of the Orange County website at www.orangecountygov.com or by contacting 615-3680 or [email protected].
“Many great artists, including Goya, Picasso, and Chagall, have been champions of human rights and expressed their commitment to this important issue through their creativity,” commented Commissioner Cook. “I hope our local art teachers will encourage students to share their response to human rights so that they too may use their creativity to spread the message of dignity and respect for all.”
The artwork will be on display at Orange Hall Gallery, SUNY Orange, Middletown campus and The Great Room, Kaplan Hall, SUNY Orange, Newburgh campus from December 5 through 19. An opening reception will be held at the Newburgh campus December 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the Middletown campus December 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.
The Orange County Human Rights Commission was established in 1970 to foster mutual respect and understanding among all racial, religious, and nationality groups in the County. For more information about the exhibit or the Human Rights Commission, visit the Commission’s pages on the Orange County Government website at www.orangecountygov.com or call 615-3680.
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