Art Extravaganza with Stardust Arts now at the Encinitas Civic Center, Encinitas CA

March 7, 2013 - PRLog -- The Stardust Arts is very proud of the achievements of the students that participated in the grant program, provided to the Boys & Girls Club the past 7 months.  Those that participate have grown leaps in bounds in confidence, talents and excitement as they have completed their projects. It has been a joy to teach your children and provide them an opportunity to experience the bigger world of art.

Come “enjoy” a few hours with your children to celebrate their achievements, just down the street at the Encinitas City Hall. This is the first ever art exhibit accepted by the Art Commission for a youth exhibit in this venue, and they have a lot to be proud of.

Displaying over 19 pieces of artwork that they have a lot to be proud of.  This is a grand achievement for these students and this exhibit is filled with their talents, dreams and hopes.

The pride of the young artist’s beam a light through any clouds of doubt, as they express their needs to be creative. “Art is the core of the communication and expression, states Ehlers.  It spans time and reaches out to everyone in one way or another, and we need to support it’s important in our youths lives and nurture the creative mind.  After all they are the creators of the future”.

Art Extravaganza will bring to the forefront the magnitude and value of art, and express the value of art in schools or anywhere there is a lack of visual art opportunities.   The Stardust Arts strives to develop confidence and positive attitudes. Creativity is what art is all about, and channeling over 8100 students in the past 4 years have proved an amazing accomplishment. Cheryl is a past grant award winner of the prestigious Kenneth A. Picerne Foundation, Artists Outreach Program 2009, and two time awardee of the City of Encinitas and Mizel Family Foundation Community grant, with an emphasis on enriching the lives of youth that are underserved in the local community.  

Cheryl defines art as "experiences, dreams, feelings and passion," and she has dedicated her life to ensuring that aspiring artists have the opportunity to learn, create and grow. An accomplished artist herself, she is involved with many art organizations, including Teri Inc., which serves those with autism or other developmental disabilities, the Artsonia Kids Art Museum, all of which enrich the community and allow her to share her love of art with others. Cheryl’s efforts have received recognition for the California State Assembly and the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, for her service to the youth in local communities in San Diego and is joint-ventured non-profit, with the Dr. Wilderness Show, an environmental educator for youth, bringing children to the forefront and communicating the values and respect of one’s self.

As an avid community arts advocate, she find the rewards are vast, and her model is “believe that anything is possible, if you simply try!

Refreshments will be served and we look forward to you attending on Thursday, March 14th, btwn 5-7pm.

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