Anneliese Blakeman, a sixth grader at Woodland Middle School in East Meadow, was highlighted as part of the New York State Art Teachers Association’s, “Student of the Month,” at the Firefly Gallery on Main Street in Northport.
Anneliese’s art piece, “Westie,” was on display in the gallery window for the month of April. She was chosen to be featured in the gallery by her art teacher Mrs. Christina Valenti-Linares. Although the artwork was not initially intended to be for sale, a passerby of the gallery fell in love with the artwork and offered to purchase it. Anneliese and her family will be selling the work and then donating the money to BARRK Animal Rescue, a small rescue organization on Long Island that saves dogs through foster placement and adoption.
The East Meadow School District congratulates Anneliese for being featured at the Firefly Gallery.
