Saint Francis University
11/05/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/05/2024 11:11
Artwork open house set for 3rd Annual The William N. Campbell Poppy Project
Please join the Saint Francis University Center for Fine Arts as we host the 3rd Annual William N. Campbell Poppy Project. Come view and vote for your favorite piece of art created by local high school students. Doors open at noon on Saturday, November 16th. Awards will be announced at 4:00 PM - FREE ADMISSION
The William N. Campbell Poppy Project is an outreach event where students create artwork that must include a poppy. The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars.
Artwork will be on display in the Connors Family Fine Arts Center and guests can vote for their favorite work of art. The Saint Benedict VFW Post 7783 sponsors the poppies and awards in memory of William N. Campbell, Vietnam Veteran, former VFW Quartermaster, and Board Member. The SFU School of STEAM is sponsoring the People's Choice Award. Awards will be announced at 4:00 PM. Participating High Schools are: Altoona Area High School, Bishop Guilfoyle, Greensburg Central Catholic, Penn Cambria High School, and Evelyn Warner, of Cambria Heights High School. This event is free and open to the public.