Awards Ceremony for the 49th Annual High School Art Invitational
Schedule
Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Quad City Arts | Rock Island, IL
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The public is welcome to visit the gallery in person Monday-Friday from 10-5, Saturdays from 11-5 beginning March 27th. An awards ceremony will take place April 2nd from 6:30-8PM. Everyone is welcome to vote in person for their favorite high school artist in the People's Choice contest at our Rock Island gallery.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.
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.
LOCATION:
Quad City Arts Rock Island Gallery
1715 Second Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
GALLERY HOURS
Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat: 11am - 5pm
Closed Sunday
FREE ADMISSION
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Quad City Arts, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201-8730, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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