NORWICH – Every year, the NYS Art Teacher Association invites its members to exhibit their students’ work at the annual NYS School Boards Association Convention. This year, a trio of up-and-coming Perry Browne Elementary artists have been hand-picked to display their work at the convention, held this year Oct. 27-29 at the Buffalo Niagra Conference Center in Buffalo.

Original artwork by sixth graders Wesley Mills and Michael Carson, and fifth grader Joshua Mioduszewski, will be featured as part of the exhibit. Mills for his Andy Warhol-inspired printmaking and self portrait, Carson for his digital photography and Mioduszewski for his pen and ink drawing, inspired by 19th century painter John James Audubon.

Kathy Pfeifer, Perry Browne art teacher and member of the NYSATA, said all three students bring their own individual talents to the plate when it comes to their work. Being selected to participate in the exhibit, she added, is no small feat.

“It’s a big deal and it’s also recognition for our school district,” stated Pfeifer. “Not everybody in New York state sends in artwork, so it really is big for them.”