Media Advisory FOR PLANNING PURPOSES Contact: Bethany Norton Marketing and Event Coordinator Two Roads Charter School [email protected] 303-423-3377 ext.376

MEDIA ADVISORY

Olde Town Arvada First Friday Art Walk for High School Students

When: Friday, May 4, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Where: Various locations in Olde Town Arvada

What: First Friday Art Walk featuring student artwork from 12 Jeffco high schools.

Background: Olde Town Arvada businesses will feature artwork created by Jeffco high school students. Businesses that will not have art hanging, but that are supporting the event, will have specials on food and products for visitors. This event is made possible thanks to the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, the Arvada Visitors Center, and Jeffco Public Schools.

Participating businesses include: Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters, The Cereal Box, The Light Rail Art Gallery, Gallery 1874, Grand Lake’s Yukon Street Tavern, Vouna, the Hilton Garden Inn, Silver Vines Winery, New Image Restaurant and Brewery, Kline’s Beer Hall, Arvada Hair, The Ceramic Arts Guild of Arvada, and Balefire Goods.

Student artwork will be featured from the following schools: Two Roads Charter School, Warren Tech, , Chatfield High School, , Jefferson Academy, Wheat Ridge High School, , Pomona High School, Ralston Valley High School, Arvada High School, and Standley Lake High School.

About Jeffco Public Schools Jeffco Public Schools has been providing educational excellence for more than 65 years. Approximately nine percent of all the K-12 students in attend a Jeffco school. Our mission is to provide a quality education that prepares all children for a successful future. The district serves over 86,000 students at 157 schools on 168 campuses. Find Jeffco Public Schools on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

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