Los Leones festival spotlights student art Nov. 7

NISD Communications Department

October 30, 2009

Student artists will exhibit and sell their original artwork and limited edition prints at the 14th Annual Los Leones Student Arts Festival Saturday, Nov. 7, at Leon Valley Conference and Community Center, 6427 Evers Road.

A partnership between Northside ISD, the City of Leon Valley, and Jefferson Bank, the free indoor/outdoor festival is from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes dance and musical performances, hands-on art activities, food, and professional artist demonstrations.

Inspired by former Leon Valley Mayor Marcy Meffert, the event attracts thousands in search of unique holiday gifts and family fun. Los Leones ("The Lions" in Spanish) teaches students about "the business of art," while also working to establish an active arts community.

All Northside ISD high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools participate in Los Leones. More than 2,500 pieces of quality student artwork will be on display.

Admission is free, and there will be a free shuttle bus running continuously to and from available parking at Leon Valley Elementary School, 7111 Huebner Road (near the intersection with Evers Road), from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. No parking is available onsite at the Community Center.

Two dozen judges representing area businesses will select their personal "pick of show," awarding $25 prizes in the categories of elementary, middle, and high school art. The awards ceremony will be held at 8:30 a.m.

This year's Los Leones poster and other publicity materials feature the artwork of Morgan Escamilla, a sophomore at Taft High School. Her grand prize-winning piece was picked from record number 268 total pieces of artwork submitted in the competition.

For more information, call the Partnerships office at 397-8599.

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