A few of the art society club members had their art shown and auctioned at Whitney High School this past Saturday, as part of a festival held by the local high school. The event started at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The president, vice president, and the secretary of the club from Cerritos were in attendance to watch their art be shown to the public at Whitney High.
Nelson Leal, John Relova, and Lizbeth Rivera were pleased to see their art be display at the high school, it shows their talent to the young generation.
Vice President of the artists society club, John Relova presented his art at the event the purpose of his art being displayed was because the club donated their art to raise money for the high school’s art program. “I’m representing the art club, I want the kids to know and get more aware of art. This school is obviously academically outstanding, but the art program is not as great. From this fundraiser, we are helping expand that program”
The purpose of the festival is to raise money to for the Multi-Media Training facility.
So far the high school has raised $1.5 million through students, parents, and staff.
President of the artists society club, Nelson Leal said, “I’m here to be part of the community, and help out the school raise money. I’m also here to help Cerritos College students organize and give them an opportunity to display their art.”