Regional High School art show to showcase student artwork in Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — The 46th Annual Regional High School Art Show will open Friday, March 7, at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center (WVMCC), featuring artwork from students across four counties in North Central Washington.

The exhibition, sponsored by WVMCC in cooperation with the North Central Educational Service District, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Central Washington University, will showcase student creativity from Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan Counties.

Winning selections from the regional show will advance to the Superintendent's High School Art Show in Olympia for statewide competition. The exhibition will also feature sculpture pieces from the Beauty of Bronze program.

"The next generation of artists has arrived! These two exhibits, The Regional High School Art Show and Beauty of Bronze, celebrate young artists throughout NCW, their diverse ideas, skills and creative journey," said Don Collins, Guest Curator of Exhibits.

Judges will evaluate student work in eight categories: Drawing, Mixed Media, 3-Dimensional, Printmaking, Painting, Photography, Graphic Arts/Design, and Decorative Arts. Judging criteria follow state-level guidelines focusing on creativity, composition and technique. This year's regional judges are Ruth Allan, Kasey Koski, and Gregg Schlanger.

A reception and awards ceremony will be held Saturday, March 15, from 1-3 p.m., where Central Washington University will also award scholarships to selected students. Visitors to the exhibition can vote for their favorites for the People's Choice Awards, with three winners to be announced at the conclusion of the exhibit.

The Beauty of Bronze program, displayed alongside the student art show, provides children opportunities to enhance learning and cultivate an appreciation for sculpture while creating art in the community.

Both exhibitions will run from March 7 to April 19. For more information, the public can call the museum at 509-888-6240 or visit wenatcheevalleymuseum.org.

The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center is a nonprofit organization operating with support from the cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee, with a mission to gather, engage, and educate people to celebrate and preserve the history, arts, sciences, and rich diversity of the region.