Celebrating the creativity of youth in our community, the annual K-12 art show opened on April 27, at the Palo Alto Art Center. The show is running until May 19, showcasing a variety of artwork from all grade levels under the theme of symbiosis.

“The purpose of the art show is to showcase the work our students do and to give them an opportunity to have the equivalent of a performance,” art instructor Kate McKenzie said. 

The gallery included pieces from over 500 young artists, providing a diverse range of pieces and perspectives. 

Viewers praised the role of art teachers in selecting pieces that resonated with both students and viewers.

“Young students make a lot of really pretty and super creative pieces of artwork,” Palo Alto High School sophomore Ivy Lee said. “When I look at this gallery, it’s so much more interesting than random modern art galleries, because you can really see the ideas and creativity coming off of these pieces.”