Quad Cities Arts presents 45th Annual High School Art Invitational

Quad City Arts presents the 45th Annual High School Art Invitational at Quad City Arts Gallery in Rock Island, from March 26-April 28, 2022. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The opening reception and awards presentation will be hosted in person after a two-year hiatus and will take place on March 31st from 6:30-8:30.   

The exhibit fills the walls of Quad City Arts’ downtown Rock Island gallery, the opening ceremony is attended by hundreds of Quad Citizens supporting young artistic talent. The 45th Annual High School Art Invitational continues this tradition of supporting high school artists as they pursue their art education and compete for awards and scholarships provided by exhibit sponsors.

This exhibition features exemplary works of art selected by each high school art teacher in the region. On average, 16 schools, 28 teachers, and over 170 students are provided the opportunity to show their artwork in a commercial art gallery and compete for over $4000 in scholarships and prizes.  The William Butterworth Foundation provides primary sponsorship for the High School Art Invitational. Scholarships are sponsored by the Morency Family Foundation, The Deere Employees Credit Union, and Quad City Arts’ board members. Other awards are sponsored by Dphilms, Living Lands & Waters, Zimmerman Honda, the Left Bank Art League, The Rock Island Art Guild, and local artists in the area of their expertise.
 
A list of the students and prizes will follow after the awards ceremony on March 31st. 
 
Quad City Arts is a nonprofit local arts agency dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Quad City region through the arts. The Quad City Arts Center Gallery is located at 1715 Second Avenue in the Arts and Entertainment District of Rock Island.  Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information, contact Dawn Wohlford-Metallo 309-793-1213 X108, or by email at dwmetallo@quadcityarts.com.