Young artists debut

“Just Show Up” was the title of a two-day exhibit at Gallery 224 in Port Washington that showcased the work of artists in kindergarten through fourth grade. (Clockwise from top left) Proud artists Ella Spankowski, second grade, and Josie Nygaard, third grade, showed off their pieces during the opening reception on Nov. 9 while a group of youngsters created their own artwork as parents and other family members perused the exhibit.                                                                                 Photos by Sam Arendt