Advocate Condell, Libertyville Dist. 70 partner on Student Art Showcase
The hallways at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville are a bit brighter now, thanks to a partnership between the hospital and Libertyville Elementary District 70.
The artwork of five district students was installed and unveiled last week in a high-traffic spot off the hospital's Main Lobby. As part of an ongoing program, the work of five students will be displayed, with the art changing three times a year, so that many students will have a chance to be in the spotlight.
"We are very happy to have this beautiful artwork grace our halls," said Advocate Condell Vice President of Operations David Cemate. "This certainly will be a boost to our patients, visitors and staff. We thank the students for their talent and their artwork."
The artists, along with their parents and teachers, and District 70 and hospital administrators, were invited for a short celebration and to see their work on display. Students chosen by their art teachers for the first installation were Rebecca Garcia-Stam, Elle Imm, Amelia Bertaud, Natalie Smith and Jack Nicholson.
"The best part is that so many people will get to see it!" said Smith, who is 10 and a student at Adler Park School in Libertyville.
District 70 Superintendent Guy Schumacher also was on hand for the reception. The beautiful work, he said, is the result of a love of art instilled by teachers and parents.
"It becomes something beautiful and something to present," said Schumacher. "We're extraordinarily grateful for this long-term relationship."
About Advocate Condell Medical Center
Advocate Condell Medical Center is the leading provider of comprehensive medical and surgical services in Lake County, with state-of-the-art heart, neurosurgical, maternity and emergency services. Condell's emergency department is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in Lake County, Illinois. It also features the only dedicated pediatric emergency department in the county. Condell holds accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers for cardiac patients, and is accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. Advocate Condell is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best hospitals in the Chicago metro area for superior results in patient safety and health outcomes.