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 OVER $7,000 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, wood sculpture, 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. Everyone is welcome to vote 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. Everyone is welcome to vote 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 46TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ART INVITATIONAL
In a jam-packed gallery on Thursday, March 30th, Quad City Arts announced the winners of the 46th Annual High School Art Invitational and presented $7500 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 major sponsor of the event), The Deere Employees Credit Union, The Morency Giving Fund, 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!
Abbey Young
"Sacred Heart" Juror’s Choice |
Alexis Moore
"POW" W.C. Griffith Award for Whimsical Art |
Alexsys Scheeper
"The Dance of the Souls" Life at Night Award for Creativity |
Alyssa Powell
"The Artist's Crown " Living Lands and Waters Best Use of Recycled Materials |
Amelia House
"Mel's Diary of Deep Dives into a Stranger's Mind" Keith Bonstetter Memorial Award for Creative Use of Paper |
Annabelle Petersen
"Coeus" Keith Bonstetter Memorial Award for Creative Use of Paper |
Arata Ketner
"Saxophone" Rock Island Art Guild Award for Drawing |
Bella Davis
"Inner Child" Juror's Choice |
Carley Tomlinson
"The Hideaway" Morency Family Foundation Senior Scholarship Winner W.C. Griffiths Award for Whimsical Art |
Destiny Dixon
"My Support System" Juror's Choice |
Ella Strader
"8:35 AM" Joel & Diane Franken Award for Most Original Concept |
Emma Stout
"Jade Dragon" Zimmerman Honda Award for Creativity |
Gabriella Wade
"The Art of Music" Life at Night Award for Creativity |
Hattie Aanestad
"PB & J" Juror’s Choice |
Henry Mihm
"Shrooms" Mississippi Valley Woodcarvers Award for Best Woodworking Piece |
Jacob Phan
"Inside the Mind" Steven Pray Award for Creativity |
Jadyn Weiser
"Hot Ride" Worldly Views Award for Best Photography |
Jalin Sanders-Mosby
"Too Young" Mark & David Burlingame Memorial Drawing Award |
Janelle Corales
"Peacock" W.C. Griffiths Award for Whimsical Art |
Joe Beers
"Deer in the Grass" Quad City Arts Staff Pick |
Jordyn Mitchell
"Self-Portrait in Charcoal" Best in Show |
Kate Dougherty
"Carved Vase" Carlo Centore & Zimmerman Honda Award for Mastery of Technique |
Laurel Hynes
"Self Portrait" Senior Scholarship Winner |
Madeleine Carroll
"Ca' d'Zan" Janice Hartwig Award for Outstanding Watercolor |
Maisy Woods
"Not All I Am" Rock Island Art Guild Award for Sculpture |
Maribel Baxbaum Lara
"Amiable Disposition" Rock Island Art Guild Award for Ceramics |
Mia Rocio Rosales
"Earrings" Carlo Centore Award for Mastery of Technique |
Natalie Peppers
"Reflection of My Day" Elaine & Larry Sneath Award for Thinking Outside the Box |
Natasha Henning
"Cheers Chelena" Steven Pray Award for Technique |
Norah Wright
"Stepping Out" Quad City Arts Staff Pick |
Nya Tarpein
"Untitled" Cutting Edge Award for Originality |
Sherry Tang
"Solace in Simplicity" Rock Island Art Guild Award for Painting |
Tarah Smith
"Tea Time" Janice Hartwig Award for Outstanding Watercolor |
Tessa Wilebski
"TessFart 2.0" Carlo Centore Award for Mastery of Technique |
Thomas Johnson
"Eastern Light" Helen Doehler Memorial Award for Artistic Excellence |
Film Awards
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Kaylei Littig
"Encounter" dphilms/TAG Best in Film 1st Place |
Nina Ruetenik
"Roughcut" dphilms/TAG Best in Film 2nd Place |
Rachel Spicer
"The Flower" dphilms/TAG Best in Film 3rd Place |
Teacher Awards
Lisa Stisser
"La Scapigliata (The Woman with the Disheveled Hair)" Teacher Award First Place |
Andrew Gray
"Enterprise" Teacher Award Second Place |
Cassie Dunlavey
"Vicissitude of Life" Teacher Award Third Place |
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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