Clair E. Smith Art Gallery

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The Clair E. Smith Art Gallery serves as a vibrant showcase of creativity and artistic excellence across Barrington 220 and the wider community. Located within Barrington High School, the gallery features rotating exhibitions throughout the year, providing students, staff, alumni, and local artists with opportunities to share their work in a professional exhibition space. Annual exhibits include AP Art portfolios, the BHS Theme Show, a staff exhibition, the Middle School Extended Art Showcase, a rotating elementary school exhibition, alumni artists, and community artists. The gallery highlights the breadth of visual arts offered throughout the district, featuring drawing, painting, photography, digital art, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and metals, woodworking, graphic design, photojournalism, mixed media, and more.

More than a display space, the gallery provides students with authentic opportunities to present their work to the public, building confidence, pride, and a sense of accomplishment. It also reflects Barrington 220’s commitment to creativity, innovation, and student voice. By showcasing artists of all ages and experience levels, the Clair E. Smith Art Gallery celebrates the power of the arts to inspire, connect, and enrich our school community.

Gallery Hours:
8am-3pm M-F and evenings of performances

Gallery Curator:
Julia Beatty, jbeatty@barrington220.org
BHS Fine Arts Teacher

Upcoming Fine Arts Events

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BHS Black Box
Freshman vocalists, instrumentalists and actors will perform in the BHS black box! Students work with upperclassmen mentors to hone their skills and learn about BHS fine arts. Tickets will be made available approximately 2 weeks prior to the performance through our online box office. Questions about becoming involved should be directed to bpemberton@barrington220.org
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BHS Black Box
Freshman vocalists, instrumentalists and actors will perform in the BHS black box! Students work with upperclassmen mentors to hone their skills and learn about BHS fine arts. Tickets will be made available approximately 2 weeks prior to the performance through our online box office. Questions about becoming involved should be directed to bpemberton@barrington220.org
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Orchesis Dance Company is hosting its annual youth workshop for students grades K-8. This fundraiser for our Orchesis Dance Company provides elementary and middle school students an opportunity to work with our high school dancers, learn a routine, and perform in the BHS auditorium for friends and family. Questions about involvement or the performance should be directed to snaumowicz@barrington220.org
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BHS Auditorium

Join us for an inspiring evening of original choreography as nearly 60 Orchesis dancers take the stage with bold movement and authentic storytelling. This dynamic performance celebrates creativity, confidence, and student voice through dance. Questions may be directed to snaumowicz@barrington220.org.

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BHS Fine Arts Wing

All middle school and high school families are welcome to an open studio night to learn about exciting BHS fine arts classes including drawing/painting, ceramics, jewelry making, 3D Art, AP Studio Courses, Woodworking, Printmaking, Theatre Arts, Photography, Graphic Design, Digital Arts & more! Please email btileston@barrington220.org with any questions.

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