The 46th Annual Regional High School Art Show Opens at the WVMCC – 3/7/2025
Winning artwork will travel to Olympia for statewide competition
Wenatchee, Wash. – (Friday, February 21, 2025), The 46th Annual Regional High School Art Show will open on First Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center (WVMCC). Visitors will be able to view artwork from students in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan Counties and have an opportunity to vote on their favorite for the People’s Choice Awards. Guests will also be able to see sculpture pieces from the Beauty of Bronze program.
The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center (WVMCC) is proud to sponsor the 46th Annual Regional High School Art Show in cooperation with the North Central Educational Service District, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Central Washington University.
Created by Amy Mcelvaney from Chelan High School
Every year, the WVMCC is honored to showcase students’ creativity and talent from our region. Selected winning artwork from the North Central area will travel to Olympia for the Superintendent’s High School Art Show.
Don Collins, Guest Curator of Exhibits, says, “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.”
Created by Sophie Hill from Cashmere High School
Winners will be recognized in eight categories: Drawing, Mixed Media, 3-Dimensional, Printmaking, Painting, Photography, Graphic Arts/Design, and Decorative Arts. The judges will also choose a number of Best of Show works to move on to the Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show held in Olympia. There will also be three People’s Choice Awards presented at the end of the exhibit.
A reception and awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 15 from 1-3 PM. In addition to the award categories, Central Washington University will award scholarships.
Created by Farah Sullivan from Warden High School
Judging criteria will follow the state level guidelines established by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Judges are asked to consider three areas: Creativity, Composition and Technique. This year’s regional judges are Ruth Allan, Kasey Koski, and Gregg Schlanger.
The Beauty of Bronze program allows children the opportunity to enhance their learning, cultivate an appreciation for sculpture, all while creating art in the community. The Beauty of Bronze Board of Directors are grateful for the ongoing support provided by schools, parents, local organizations, and the community.
Created by Khayyim Scott from Quincy High School
Both the Regional High School Art Show and Beauty of Bronze will run from Friday, March 7th to Saturday, April 19th. For more information call the museum at 509-888-6240.
About the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center’s mission is to gather, engage, and educate people to celebrate and preserve the history, arts, sciences, and rich diversity of our region. The Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates with the support of the cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee.
