NAHANT— Artwork replaced books on the shelves of the Public Library Thursday night for the Johnson School’s student art exhibit.

March is nationally recognized as Youth Art Month, and the exhibit is the school’s way of celebrating its students.

Art teacher Laura Petrovich-Cheney was a driving force behind making the second annual year of the exhibit a success, and explained the importance the event has for all parties involved.

“It’s a nice way for parents to communicate with their children. Sometimes they don’t talk about what they’re doing during their day, but now they (parents) get to see it,” Petrovich-Cheney said. “It’s good for the kids to see their artwork outside school, it’s good for them to be here in the library, and it’s just a nice family event.”

Twenty-four students’ works were featured, with all grades represented. Kindergartner Owen Canty expressed his excitement to have his drawing, Wild Thing, used as the poster to advertise the event.

Canty added that his creature’s name was Stuart.

Fifth-grader Kristian Drolette explained his wolf-themed collage piece.

“We made it because we were doing stuff on the wild during the time,” Drolette explained.

He expressed his satisfaction with having his work on display for the community to admire.

Third grade teacher Britte Roossine talked about one of her students, Murphy Dowling, as an example of how much it means to them overall.

“She just came in this morning, and she was so excited,” Roossine said. “She wanted me to come see her work, and I couldn’t miss it.”