In conjunction with Youth Art Month in March, the art students at Sippican Elementary School will exhibit works titled “Colorful Creations!” in the Marion Art Center’s Pasty Francis Gallery.

The Sippican Elementary School Art program emphasizes that learning to be an artist is much like learning a sport. With patience, persistence, practice, problem solving and a positive approach, every student has the ability to create beautiful and meaningful art.

Art teacher Erin Kirk has assembled a collection of artwork created by her students that includes works from each grade level and represents various mediums, including sculptures.

The work will be on display from March 6 until April 18. There will be a special opening reception at the Marion Art Center for the students and their parents after school on Friday, March 6 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The Marion Art Center is located at 80 Pleasant St. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.