From Here to There: Young Adult & Teen Teaching Artists + Key Volunteers | July 8 to July 30, 2021

Guest Curated by Camille Silverman

Ellie Perrier | butterfly collage, mixed media — Ellie Perrier | *butterfly collage*, mixed media

From Here to There: Young Adult and Teen Staffers + Key Volunteers
July 8 to July 30, 2021

Opening Reception Saturday, July 10, 2-5pm

In the Galleries and Garden

With a dance performance by The Seldoms at 3 PM

In 2019 and 2020 Riverside Arts Center (RAC) had a record number of teens and young adults working alongside our staff. Though many had their plans, goals, and ambitions interrupted during the Covid -19 pandemic, some discovered a community and renewed purpose by assisting the RAC with exhibits, events, educational programs, and fundraising efforts.

Riverside Arts Center (RAC) benefits richly through the help of these young volunteers, especially during the pandemic. Their help with fundraising events like the Used Book and Plant Store, the Fine Art Auction was invaluable. Hours spent helping load content to our new website, and teaching free online workshops enhanced their own skills while also expanding our programming to new audiences. Each one of these young leaders stepped up to help in so many different ways it is impossible to list them all.

Eight of these assistants return and we spotlight their work as individual artists. They are the most generous among us and we are so happy to be working with them once again for this signature exhibit. Some are currently attending colleges both near and far, one is working on her dream of pursuing furniture design and working for a cabinetry company, while others are finishing up their final years of high school. Each has endured a year and a half of uncertainties during a very transitional period of life. Just gently walking with them through this time has been inspiring.

From Here to There features the works of Myca Bryan, Ella Hane, Audrey Hicks, Oakley McCormack, Zachary Ozga, Eleanor Perrier, Emily Riddiford, Maddy Roldan.