St. Bonaventure University

Juried Exhibitions for young artists


Juried art exhibitions for elementary, middle school and high school students from across the region are hosted by the Quick Center each academic year.


2022-2023 exhibitions

  • Elementary School (PreK-Grade 5):
    Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, to Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023
  • Middle School (Grades 6-8):
    Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, to Sunday, March 19, 2023
  • High School (Grades 9-12):
    Tuesday, April 11, 2023, to Sunday, May 21, 2023
For each exhibition, entry guidelines and submission instructions are presented in detail below.

A panel of Quick Center judges will adjudicate each student's artwork and teachers will be notified of the winners. An opening reception, open to all winners and their families, will be at the start of each exhibition.

PLEASE NOTE:

Elementary School Juried Art Exhibition


  • Submission Deadline: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022
  • Exhibition Opening: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022
  • Exhibition Closing: Sunday, Jan. 22, 2022
Opening Night Christmas tree lighting & performance by The Dancers Loft
The opening of the Elementary Juried Art Exhibition on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, will include the lighting of the university Christmas Tree at 6 p.m., followed by a special evening performance of “Holiday Nutcracker Divertissements” by The Dancers Loft, at 6:30 p.m. 
 

  • Middle School Juried Art Exhibition


    • Submission Deadline: 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023
    • Exhibition Opening: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023
    • Exhibition Closing: Sunday, March 19, 2023
    Opening Reception

    An Opening Reception, open to all winners, their families and friends, will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.


  • High School Juried Art Exhibition


    • Submission Deadline: 4 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2023
    • Exhibition Opening: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
    • Exhibition Closing: Sunday, May 21, 2023
    Opening Reception

    An Opening Reception, open to all winners, their families and friends, will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.


    Awards

    “Best Of Category” prizes and St. Bonaventure University scholarships will be awarded. Works will also be featured in a digital exhibition.

     


  • View our 2020-2021 digital exhibition catalog
    Middle school and high school students' artwork from our 2020-2021 juried exhibitions is featured in our 2020-2021 Digital Exhibition Catalog.

    Digital submission form