ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL
ART INVITATIONAL
Engaging the next generation of creatives in the Quad Cities
ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL
SUPPORTING HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS AS THEY CONTINUE THEIR ART EDUCATION AND COMPETE FOR $9,500 DOLLARS IN AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED BY EXHIBIT SPONSORS
ABOUT THE HIGH SCHOOL ART INVITATIONAL
Each spring, Quad City Arts displays artwork from top high school artists and their art teachers. High school art instructors in the greater Quad City region are invited to choose works by their top five students in any category, plus additional works in the categories of film, paper sculpture, and recycled materials. The exhibit fills the walls of Quad City Arts’ downtown Rock Island gallery, the opening ceremony is attended by hundreds of Quad Citians supporting young artistic talent, and students receive thousands of dollars in awards from exhibition sponsors.
The public is welcome to visit the gallery in person Monday-Friday from 10-5, Saturdays from 11-5 beginning March 28th. Everyone is welcome to vote in person for their favorite high school artist in the People's Choice contest at our Rock Island gallery.
For many students, this will be the first time they receive formal recognition for their creative talents. This can inspire them to pursue careers in the arts and find out how their talents can be applied. In addition to the opportunity to show their work publicly, this exhibition is important to show students the process of competing for gallery shows. As professional artists know, getting into exhibitions can be discouraging, but there is value in seeing which pieces were selected.
This exhibition is important for the public because it shows the incredible creativity of our young people and our future workforce. Creative people have the ability to problem-solve which is a trait sought after by numerous professions.
The public is welcome to visit the gallery in person Monday-Friday from 10-5, Saturdays from 11-5 beginning March 28th. Everyone is welcome to vote in person for their favorite high school artist in the People's Choice contest at our Rock Island gallery.
For many students, this will be the first time they receive formal recognition for their creative talents. This can inspire them to pursue careers in the arts and find out how their talents can be applied. In addition to the opportunity to show their work publicly, this exhibition is important to show students the process of competing for gallery shows. As professional artists know, getting into exhibitions can be discouraging, but there is value in seeing which pieces were selected.
This exhibition is important for the public because it shows the incredible creativity of our young people and our future workforce. Creative people have the ability to problem-solve which is a trait sought after by numerous professions.
THE 49TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ART INVITATIONAL
March 27 - April 30, 2026
In a jam-packed gallery on Thursday, April 2nd, Quad City Arts announced the winners of the 49th Annual High School Art Invitational and presented $9,500 in cash prizes to area high school students and teachers for excellence in fine art. This exhibition is made possible by the William Butterworth Foundation, The Morency Family Giving Fund, the Empeople Credit Union, the Figge Art Academy, the Rock Island Art Guild, and additional sponsors noted for individual awards.
Thank you for being a part of the Annual High School Invitational,
we are proud to have so many creative teachers and students in our community!
Thank you for being a part of the Annual High School Invitational,
we are proud to have so many creative teachers and students in our community!
Rock Island GalleryThe Quad City Arts Gallery is home to an exhibition space located on the first floor. The building, which was once a turn-of-the-century department store, features hardwood floors, and a fourteen foot-high ceiling. The exhibition space is more than 1,500 sq. ft., a perfect space to showcase large paintings, sculptures and enjoy an occasional performance.
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Artist CALL For EntriesView our latest call for entries and submit your work! Quad City Arts provides a multitude of locations to display and exhibit artwork. Join countless of artists that have exhibited in our galleries in our 50 year history. Most call for entries at Quad City Arts are free and open to midwest artists.
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