The Grover Center and the Shelby County United Fund For You (SCUFFY) are building up the community's artistic spirit with a new pop-up exhibit that celebrates the 2023 campaign theme of "Building Shelby County One Heart at a Time."
The exhibit, which runs from April 12 through May 12, features the award-winning art created by students from around the county, artifacts on loan from the Shelby County United Fund, and selected SCUFFY-related artwork from George Stubbs Sr.’s “This Week in Shelby County” comic.
The SCUFFY Campaign is an annual fundraising effort that supports their 13 membership agencies, and the pop-up exhibit is part of the campaign. Builders Lumber owner Brian Baker is chairing this year's campaign, which seeks to unite the community and make a positive impact on the lives of those who live in Shelby County.
In collaboration with SCUFFY, the Grover Center, 52 W. Broadway in Shelbyville, hosted an exhibition opening night on April 11, which was attended by the students and their families, teachers, and community members.
"The contest and exhibit showcase the incredible work of these young artists and demonstrates how these types of projects can elevate our entire community," said Alex Krach, director of the Grover Center: Museum and Historical Society. “Witnessing the participants' faces light up upon seeing their artwork on display, and the pride beaming from parents, highlights the immense effort and dedication these kids put into their work. It's a heartening reminder that every contribution to this fundraiser makes a meaningful impact.”
The exhibit is now open to the public.
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