Our Art in Their Windows: Linking Reasons in a Newsletter Article

Main Street Should Show Our Art

1Every spring, our school holds an art show in the gym. Families come for one evening, and then the paintings and sculptures go back into a storage closet. I think that is a waste. The shops on Main Street should display student artwork in their front windows for the whole month of May.

2First of all, many more people would see our hard work. The art show lasts only two hours, so lots of relatives and neighbors miss it. Main Street, however, is busy all day long. Specifically, people walk past the shops on their way to the bus stop, the post office and the library. Consequently, one painting in a shop window could be seen by far more people than our gym could ever hold.

3In addition, the art would help the shops themselves. When people stop to look at a painting, they often notice what is for sale inside. For instance, a family admiring a clay owl in the hardware store window might remember that they need a new rake. As a result, the stores could get new customers without spending any money on signs or ads. The shop owners would also show that they care about the kids in our town.

4Some shop owners may worry that the art will take up space they need for their own displays. Although their windows are important, our artwork would not need much room. One or two small pieces near the door would be enough. Our art teacher, Mr. Castellano, has also offered to help us hang every piece, so the shop owners would not have to do any extra work.

5For these reasons, I hope the shops on Main Street will become our gallery this May. Our neighbors would get to enjoy our work, and the shops would welcome new visitors. Our art deserves more than a dark closet, and our town deserves a brighter Main Street.