WHO: Quad City Arts
WHAT: 40th Annual High School Art Invitational
WHERE: Quad City Arts Gallery, Rock Island, IL
WHEN: Reception Thursday, April 6, 6:30-9 p.m. AWARD CEREMONY at 7:00 p.m.
SHOW: On display from March 31 through –May 5
FREE
Quad City Arts presents the 40th Annual High School Art Invitational at Quad City Arts Gallery in Rock Island, from March 31-May 5. The exhibition is open to the public, and includes a reception and award ceremony on Thursday, April 6th from 6:30-9 p.m.
This exhibition features exemplary works of art selected by each high school art teacher in the region. On the average, 15 schools, 28 teachers and over 170 students are provided the opportunity to show their artwork in a commercial art gallery and compete for over $3000 in scholarships and prizes. Primary sponsorship is provided by The William Butterworth Foundation, with other sponsorships by Evergreen Art Works, Living Lands and Waters, the Left Bank Art League, and The Rock Island Art Guild. Additional awards are sponsored by local artists in the area of their expertise.
A list of the students and prizes will follow this press release upon selection. Winners will be available for interviews and photographs at the awards reception on April 6th after 7:30 pm.
Quad City Arts is a nonprofit local arts agency dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Quad City region through the arts. The Quad City Arts Center Gallery is located at 1715 Second Avenue in the Arts and Entertainment District of Rock Island. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information, contact Dawn Wohlford-Metallo 309-793-1213 X108, or by email at dwmetallo@quadcityarts.com.
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