{"id":67467,"date":"2026-05-14T09:13:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/events\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=67467"},"modified":"2026-05-14T09:14:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:14:04","slug":"2026-high-school-student-art-showcase","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/events\/calendar\/2026-high-school-student-art-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 High School Student Art Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>2026 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ART SHOWCASE:<\/strong><br \/>\nOpening Reception &amp; Awards Ceremony<br \/>\nSunday, May 31 | <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">2\u20134 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Join Western Connecticut State University for an inspiring afternoon celebrating the exceptional creativity of high school artists from across the region. The 2026 High School Student Art Showcase Opening Reception &amp; Awards Ceremony invites students, families, educators, and community members to experience a vibrant juried exhibition and honor the next generation of artists.<\/p>\n<p>Presented by WestConn in partnership with the Danbury Cultural Commission and Jerry&#8217;s of Norwalk, this biennial exhibition features outstanding artwork by students in grades 9\u201312. Selected artists will be showcased in a professional gallery setting, with top artists receiving special recognition and awards during the opening reception.<\/p>\n<p>This celebratory event offers a unique opportunity to: View exceptional student artwork in a university gallery; Celebrate and support young artists at a pivotal stage in their creative development; Connect with fellow students, families, educators, and arts advocates; Experience the creative energy of WCSU\u2019s Visual Arts program.<\/p>\n<p>WCSU is proud to provide a platform that recognizes student achievement, encourages artistic exploration, and inspires future study in the arts. 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