Annual Youth Art Exhibition
ShenArts proudly presents this juried exhibition for Youth Art Month, celebrating young artists and their dedicated teachers. Featuring K-12 students from public, private, and homeschool settings.
As a special incentive for these young artists, all artwork in the exhibit is considered for our ArtScape program. ShenArts selected three pieces this year to reproduce as ArtScape banners, which will hang in Old Town Winchester starting in May 2025!
Every March, Youth Art Month highlights the impact of the arts on education and youth development. ShenArts joins the nationwide effort to promote art education, fostering creativity, problem-solving, observation, and communication.
ShenArts is proud to partner with the Winchester Sheriff's Office to host this year's Youth Art Month Exhibition!
The exhibition will be on display at the Winchester Courthouse at 5 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA.
Gallery Hours:
The exhibition is open to the public during normal courthouse hours: Monday through Friday, 8am–4pm
Important Visitor Information
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Cell Phones: Please note that cell phones are not permitted past the courthouse entry. Lockers are available to secure them during your visit.
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Photography: Photography is not allowed during regular hours. However, photos will be permitted during the opening reception and other after-hour exhibition times, which will be added here soon.
Schedule of Events*
Entry Deadline: February 10, 2025
Exhibition on View: March 5–31, 2025
Art Drop-Off:
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Monday, March 3rd, 5–6:30pm
Winchester Courthouse (5 N Kent St) -
Tuesday, March 4th, 12–2pm
Samson Properties (2 N Kent St)
Opening Reception:
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Saturday, March 8th, 2–4pm
Come view the art and enjoy refreshments. Friends and family of all ages are welcome! Awards presented at 2:30pm.
After-hours Viewing:
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Friday, March 21st, 5:30–7pm
Open to the public. Photography allowed.
Art Pickup:
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Monday, March 31st, 2–4pm
Winchester Courthouse (5 N Kent St) -
Tuesday, April 1st, 5–6:30pm
Winchester Courthouse (5 N Kent St)
*dates and times subject to change
Help us continue to offer this wonderful program!
Participation in our Youth Art Month show is completely free. If you're interested in contributing toward exhibition costs or materials for children in need, we would greatly appreciate your generous donation.
Your contributions play a vital role in our mission to make the arts accessible to everyone. Thank you for your support!
Thank you to the generous donors that make our Youth Art Month exhibition possible!
Past Youth Art Month Exhibitions
2023 Youth Art Month Exhibition – 94 artists in grades K-12
Thank you to Mosaic Church for hosting the exhibition and the reception, to Navy Federal Credit Union for printed materials and to Eugene Smith Gallery for mounting our poster!
2022 Youth Art Month Virtual Exhibition
The 37 artists featured in this virtual exhibition range from K-8 grade and represent students from public, private and home school. We hope you enjoy these incredible examples of creativity!
