High School Student Art Show
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Description
Juried high school student art show at Collective Coffee in McKinney for public, private, and homeschool high school students. Accepts 2D and 3D student artwork in multiple categories with size, framing, and display requirements; includes cash prizes and awards.
Notes
Opening night is Saturday, October 25, 2025. Reception is 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and awards ceremony is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Show is on exhibit October 25 to November 1, 2025. Registration is public, private, and homeschool high school art students; teachers can register students or students may register independently. Registration deadline is Monday, October 13, 2025 by midnight. Entry fee is $10 per entry, maximum 2 entries per student. Scholarships are available for students who need assistance with the entry fee; contact Show Chair Oshi Sanyal at mckinneyartclubevents@gmail.com. Categories include Digital Arts/Photography, Mixed Media, 3-D/Sculpture, Scratchboard, Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, Pen/Pencil/Colored Pencil, Charcoal, and Pastels. Awards include, per category, 1st $100, 2nd $75, Honorable Mention $25; additional awards are President’s Award $150 and Best in Show $125. Artwork drop-off is Thursday, October 23, 2025 between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM at Collective Coffee; students, parents, or teachers may deliver work. All work must be labeled and ready to hang. 2D work requires mats in black, white, or off-white; frames are optional. If not using a traditional frame, matted work must be mounted to foam board and wired. All pieces must be wired and ready to hang; no sawtooth hangers or clip systems. A label is required on each piece, on the back top right corner. Maximum overall dimensions for 2D work are 18 x 24 inches including mat, frame, or mounting materials. 3D work must be structurally sound, stable, and suitable for indoor display; works 3 feet or larger in any dimension require prior approval; no perishable, combustible, or live components without written pre-approval. Artwork pickup is Sunday, November 2, 2025 between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM at Collective Coffee. Unclaimed work incurs a $10 per day storage fee. Contact: mckinneyartclubevents@gmail.com. Prospectus and labels are available for download.