ART STUDENTS HONOR PRESERVATION MONTH

To observe National Preservation Month “Old is the New Green,” Bear’s Mill and Main Street Greenville have collaborated with Dr. Vicky Warner’s first grade art classes at Woodland Primary. To help bring historic preservation awareness to the Greenville and Darke County community, students were asked to draw their interpretation of Bear’s Mill as well as downtown Greenville’s historic buildings.

“This month is an opportunity to appreciate our uniquely constructed built environment and local heritage,” stated Amber Schmerge, executive director of Main Street Greenville. “We have joined thousands of individuals and communities across the country to celebrate National Preservation Month this May,” she explained.

The students’ art, which is located on the second floors of both Bear’s Mill and downtown Greenville in The Palace building, will be on display through Sunday, May 30.

“We are so pleased with the outcome of the students’ artwork,” said Becky Dynes, outreach manager for the Friends of Bear’s Mill. “The first grade students are very creative, and the result is beautiful contemporary art, depicting various interesting characteristics of our downtown structures as well as Bear’s Mill. I highly encourage the public to check out the talents of these young artists!”

Bear’s Mill is located at 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road about 5 miles east of Greenville. The Friends of Bear’s Mill provide a rich cultural experience and community-oriented events while preserving the Mill’s historical significance and natural beauty. For more information, call 937-548-5112 or visit www.bearsmill.com.

The Palace is located at 537 S. Broadway. Main Street Greenville is a non-profit organization committed to stimulating and supporting revitalization efforts, historic preservation and economic growth in Historic Downtown Greenville. For more information, call 937-548-4998 or visit www.mainstreetgreenville.org.

Priscilla Livingston and Ashley Strosnider, Woodland Primary 1st grade art students,
are pictured amongst their classmates’ drawings on the 2nd floor of Bear’s Mill.