Jamie Arbelius, left, and Niiko Keranen, 8, look at sculptures made by local students in the show. Northern Michigan University’s DeVos Art Museum celebrated the 2018 Annual Children’s Art Exhibition Friday with a reception. Families and community members were invited to the event to see work made by students in local schools this year. The show will remain open until May 27. (Journal photo by Rachel Oakley)

Visitors to the reception view artwork created by K-12 students in many different mediums. (Journal photo by Rachel Oakley)

Laurel Hill, 11, looks at pottery made by local students in the show. (Journal photo by Rachel Oakley)