Joliet, Ill. – This University of St. Francis (USF) Art and Design Department invites high school students to participate the annual USF Illinois High School Art Exhibition & Competition set for Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 12-2 p.m. at the USF Art Gallery (25 E. Van Buren, Joliet). The event, a celebration of creativity and expression of all Illinois high school students, is a fantastic opportunity for students currently attending high school during the 2024-2025 academic year to display their artwork, celebrate their artistic accomplishments and win prizes and scholarships.
All mediums are welcome, including painting, drawing, photography, digital art, sculpture, mixed media, and more. Each teacher may submit work from up to 10 students, 2 works per student.
Prizes to be awarded at the event include: one Grand Prize $10,000 USF Scholarship awarded to one senior; one Best of Show Award of $100 in each category (painting, photography, sculpture, works on paper, digital/other), and; Honorable Mention Awards ($25).
To register for the event, an online submission form (click here or visit www.stfrancis.edu/artgalleryvisit to access the submission form) must be completed and submitted by November 29, 2024. Once registered, artwork can be dropped off at the USF Art Gallery on December 3 and 4 between 3-5 p.m.
Any high school students interested in a portfolio review should email Jennifer Moore, USF Art Gallery Director, at jmoore@stfrancis.edu to schedule an appointment. USF Art & Design faculty will also be on-site during the reception on January 11, 2025 to review portfolios of seniors interested in earning a Talent Scholarship at USF. Please note that there is a limited number of Talent Scholarships available. Preference is given to students in their senior year who participate in the portfolio review on January 11, 2025.
If you have any questions or need further information, please reach out to Jennifer Moore at jmoore@stfrancis.edu.
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The University of St. Francis, in Joliet, Ill., serves close to 3,300 students nationwide and offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. There are over 53,000 USF alumni across the globe. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu.
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