The 29th Annual Regional Juried HS Art Exhibit, 2009

Our Annual Juried High School Art Exhibit will run again this February. We hope that your students will be able to participate, as it is a wonderful opportunity for them to show off their best work in a professional environment. Again, we are delighted to be able to showcase the exhibit at the Silver Cultural Arts Center on the Plymouth State University campus.

Exhibit runs from Feb 1 - 26, 2009

Philosophical Goals and Intent
Developed in partnership many years ago with the Plymouth State University’s Art Department at the inception of the Karl Drerup Gallery, this Friends of the Arts exhibit is designed to honor the imaginative and skillful artworks created by young people in secondary schools in Central and Northern New Hampshire, by exhibiting their work in the gallery space of Silver Center. The intent of the exhibit is to provide the opportunity for students and their teachers to explore and observe a wide range of media, processes, themes, and subject interpretations.

The exhibit is open to more than 25 High Schools, both public and private, from Berlin to Alton, and Andover to Wolfeboro. Over 200 artworks are submitted with approximately 80 accepted. A panel of professional artists, museum staff, and art educators does the judging, with awards presented for all categories.

Evaluation Criteria:

Imaginative Content:
Artwork should reflect interpretation and communication of ideas, and demonstrate a sense of personal engagement.

Skill and Technique:
Artwork should reflect competency and inventiveness. We encourage students to push themselves to the limit of their technical abilities. We acknowledge that adolescent skills and techniques are developing and may not be consistent throughout an entire piece.

Observation and Inquiry:
Artwork should reflect the ability to work from observation and show evidence of inquiry and thoughtful examination. Additionally, it should demonstrate an ability to respond, organize and express such inquiry.

What kind of Art Work can be Submitted?
Artwork must be original artwork and must have been produced in the calendar year preceding the exhibit. Artwork can be from the following categories: Sculpture – Mixed Media , Painting, Black & White Drawing, Color Drawing, Printmaking , Photography, Graphic Design, Crafts(wood working, metal working, jewelry, pottery, stitchery, weaving, basketry). Collaborative or group work may be submitted.

What Awards are Given? The panel of judges selects three artworks for the three prizes: Best of Show, Judge’s Award, and Craft Award

The panel also selects Special Awards for Outstanding Work in specific media, and Honorable Mention for individual artworks.