Shorewood Elementary PTA invites art lovers and school supporters of all ages to its ArtWalk & Silent Auction in the school gym from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 29.

The evening includes coffee and dessert, raffles, 19 classroom projects for silent auction, plus art stations for young and old to try creating a masterpiece. Class projects up for bid range from striking pieces of framed art, outdoor sculptures, quilts, artful furniture, hand-decorated planters and a birdbath. The star of the show will be the unveiling of a series of stained glass windows funded by the Washington State Arts Commission in partnership with Highline School District.

The Art in Public Places project, hosted at Shorewood’s new school and titled “School of Fish,” features colorful student-created art; the windows were designed and installed by Ellensburg artist Julie Prather.

Among Shorewood parents leading the classroom projects are professional artists and others who should be. So, here’s a heads up to anyone who collects art: Artist Vern White donated his time and materials to help his son’s fourth grade class create a 76-inch-tall metal sculpture, to be painted candy apple red and dubbed “Bob’s Wishes.” Come place your bids!

Entrance to the ArtWalk & Auction is free and open to all ages. Please help PTA support our local public school by bidding generously or making a tax-deductible donation.