Over 200 pieces of artwork ranging from crayon drawings to ceramics now cover each wall in the Murfreesboro City Hall rotunda. The colorful and creative pieces are on display as part of the 25th annual Murfreesboro City Schools Student Art Show.

“MCS art teachers and students have outdone themselves this year for our 2015 arts competition,” states DeeDee Potter, Hobgood Elementary Art Specialist and City Hall Art Committee member.

The competition, which began in 1990 to promote youth involvement in the arts, allows students to showcase their artistic abilities. This year, students from kindergarten through sixth grade have created pieces interpreting the exhibition’s theme: “E Pluribus Unum” or “Out of Many, One.”

The creative works will be on display until May 1. There will also be a public reception and awards ceremony held at 4:30 p.m. on April 9 to celebrate the students’ artistic contributions.

“This is one of the best city schools exhibitions I’ve seen yet,” exclaimed Pidge Cash, retired art teacher and competition judge. “The theme offered a wide variety of interpretations and gave both teachers and students great freedom. The result is a wide variety of thoughtful and delightful student artwork,” she continued.

The free exhibit is sponsored by the City Hall Art Committee and is open to the public between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. City Hall is located at 111 W. Vine St.

“I hope our community takes time aside to come see the wonderful artwork our students have created,” Potter said.

The City Hall Art Committee is responsible for advancing the awareness and support of the visual arts resources in Murfreesboro.

Murfreesboro City Schools is a district of 12 schools committed to the academic and personal success of each child. For more information, visit cityschools.net.