An Art Show for our Kids in Questa! 

A collaboration of schools & programs in Northern Taos County

A first-ever, five-day art exhibit featuring young local artists will be held at the Questa Youth Center, April 16–20. The event is hosted by a collaborative team from Questa Creative Council (QCC), Village of Questa, Vida del Norte Afterschool Program, Harwood Museum of Art, LEAP, and local schools (Alta Vista Elementary & Intermediate School, Roots & Wings Community School, and Red River Valley Charter School).

A reception for the artists, their families, and the community will take place Thursday, April 16, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The show offers open hours Friday and Saturday, April 17–18, from 12 to 6 pm.

“Supporting youth artistic expression and bringing together students and teachers across programs is what this show is all about,” says coordinator Claire Coté, who is also a QCC board member and LEAP director. As a Harwood Teaching Artist she leads a weekly art project at Vida del Norte’s After School Program at Questa’s Youth Center.

“We empower kids with tools for healthy minds and drug-free lives, and art is part of that,” says Kristie Ritchie, youth coordinator for the Vida del Norte Program. 

Art teacher Maya McDonald adds, “Alta Vista is excited to be part of an event that showcases the excellence and expression of our students!”

“We at the Harwood Museum of Art believe in the transformative power of arts experiences. We’re grateful to Claire Coté for leading this and honored to support the creativity of Questa youth,” says Gwendolyn Fernandez, Curator of Education and Public Programs.

The exhibit features a variety of mediums, including clay works created by youth in QCC’s seasonal Ceramic Café, back in session Thursday evenings from 5–9 pm at the Youth Center Art Room.

Come support budding artists at their reception on Thursday, April 16, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Questa Youth Center!

For more information contact: Claire Coté, 575-224-9066, clairecote575@gmail.com