HYANNIS, MA, February 26, 2013 - The "Art on Loan" program which displays the work of local artists on the meeting room walls in Barnstable Town Hall, will feature the art work of Barnstable High School Art Students from the art classes of Carl Lopes. Carl Lopes is both an art educator and studio artist. He is the Visual Arts Director for Barnstable High School, Hyannis and has been an Adjunct Instructor of Art Education for the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. The students' work will be on display through the middle of April. Works will be displayed in both the Town Hall Hearing Room and the Selectmens Conference Room.

The advanced art students have taken art each year of their high school career. Many are planning to major in the visual arts in college and have already been accepted into distinguished colleges. The display will range from acrylic and oil paintings to pencil and pastel drawings.

Recently Mr. Lopes' art students completed "The Memory Project" which delivered 43 individual portraits of orphaned children in Vietnam. This was a humanitarian project that students wanted to accomplish for children who needed positive support from others. Copies of some of the portraits will be on display.

The Artwork on Loan program is another venue for local artists to display their work. Visitors who use the meeting rooms will discover an inviting and attractive environment and will have an opportunity to learn about some of the Capes local artists.