An exhibition of exhibitions featuring the works of local Grade 10 students is coming to the Salmon Arm Art Gallery.

Presented by the gallery, Overflow will feature four mini-exhibitions curated by seven Grade 10 art students from J.L. Jackson Secondary. 

I Am Not Scared of Fear explores fears and phobias; The Weight of Absence focuses on grief and loss; The Purple Path explores the colour purple and all its cultural meanings; and How Art Resonates with Emotions shares ways that art can help people express themselves beyond words.

Each exhibition features a wide variety of mediums and addresses important issues faced by young people today.

The seven Art 10 students have been studying under Art Gallery Curator Tracey Kutschker for the past five months to learn ways to engage artists in their community, explore specific themes, design exhibition space and market their shows. The Art Gallery is divided into four distinct areas so that each of the curators' themes can shine.

The opening reception runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, and the exhibition runs until March 15. A Curators Talk takes place at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is by donation. For more information, visit salmonarmartscentre.ca.