YOUNG “JUNIOR ENGINEERS” BRING 3D CREATIVITY TO THE GMEINER FOR ULTIMATE SUMMER KICKOFF EXHIBIT

The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is proud to be kicking off summer with a burst of youthful energy, proudly presenting the “ART-gineered” student exhibition. Running from Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, July 5, 2026, in the Atrium Gallery, this lively show features the brilliant imaginations of 100 second-grade students from Don Gill Elementary School.

The community, families, and art-lovers of all ages are invited to celebrate these young creators at a fun opening reception on Saturday, June 13, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Attendees can enjoy light refreshments while viewing the artwork, and admission is completely free.

The “ART-gineered” project flips the script on traditional art shows by connecting the students’ second-grade STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) skills with exciting future career paths. For this creative challenge, student “Junior Engineer” teams worked together to build original 3D sculptures using everyday recycled materials. Every single sculpture was directly inspired by a classic 2D painting by the gallery’s original benefactor, Arthur Gmeiner. Throughout the month of June, visitors can see these historic paintings hanging side-by-side with the students’ matching 3D masterpieces.

Young visitors attending the exhibit can participate in an interactive scavenger hunt inviting them to explore both Gmeiner’s gallery exhibits. Children who complete the hunt will win a special take-home art pack, generously provided by the Art Friends of the Gmeiner.

The public can view this spectacular collection of regional photography during regular gallery hours, which are 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Tuesdays through Sundays. The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is closed on Mondays. Admission to the gallery and the opening reception is always free to the public.

Located at 134 Main Street in beautiful downtown Wellsboro (directly behind the Green Free Library), the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is a large, free public art gallery. The Gmeiner is deeply committed to providing a professional platform to showcase both emerging and established regional artists.