ArtSong Reception Celebrates Young Artists and Performers The 5th Annual Gándara Youth Art Exhibit, ArtSong, hosted a gallery reception and silent auction on June 7 at the former federal building, 1550 Main Street in Springfield. The family-friendly event featured youth paintings and live music performances. Youth artists in the ArtSong Arts Enrichment Program spent months working on their pieces as a part of their art therapy. Of the 65 pieces on display, created by youth ages 3 through 17 years, more than 10 Gándara Center residential DCF programs were represented at the show. Attendees were able to bid on all artwork on display. The $1,800 in proceeds from the auction, as well as sales of t-shirts designed by one of the artists—along with gifts from donors—directly support young artists by providing supplies to help sustain this unfunded art therapy program. “It’s so inspiring to see what the youth created—not only for me, but also for the artists,” said Amy Porchelli, founder/director of ArtSong. “They really enjoyed the process of making art and they got a true sense of accomplishment because they saw what they could do for the community as artists.”
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