Annual Youth Art Exhibition
ShenArts is proud to present this juried exhibition as a part of the Youth Art Month initiative and to support the area’s budding creatives. This show serves as a shining example of the talent and creativity found in our community’s youth, as well as a testament to the dedication and heart provided by local art teachers and instructors. We feature artists from Kindergarten through 12th grade, in private school, public school, and homeschool.
As a special incentive for these young artists, all artwork in the exhibit is considered for our ArtScape program. ShenArts selected four pieces last year to reproduce as ArtScape banners, which are now hanging in Old Town Winchester until May 2025!
Every March, Youth Art Month is celebrated nationwide to bring focus to the arts and its impact on the total education and growth of young people. ShenArts joins organizations across the country in encouraging a commitment to art education, for building not only creativity, but also 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, 4–6pm
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Tuesday, March 4th, 12–2pm
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.
Art Pickup:
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Monday, March 31st, 2–4pm
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Tuesday, April 1st, 12–2pm
*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!
