High School Artists Shine at Annual Art Exhibition

Published: January 24, 2025 | Author: Kol Gibson | Read Time: 3 minutes

Southwest Regional High School ExhibitionSouthern Utah University is proud to host the 2025 Southwest Regional High School Exhibition from January 6-31, 2025. The exhibition is being held on SUU’s campus in Bristlecone Hall, Room 123, and features the work of talented high school students from across southern Utah. The exhibition is sponsored by the Southwest Educational Development Center (SEDC), Cedar City RAP Tax, Southern Utah Museum of Art (SUMA), and the SUU College of Performing & Visual Arts (CPVA).

Students from Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, Millard, and Washington counties were invited to participate in this juried exhibition, which offers young artists a unique opportunity to showcase their work and engage with SUU’s renowned art programs. A panel of three professional artists and educators reviewed nearly 100 submissions, selecting 46 exceptional works that demonstrate outstanding technical skill, design, composition, and conceptual depth. These pieces, representing three counties, highlight the creativity, ability, and promise of Utah’s next generation of artists.

The exhibition will culminate in a public Closing Reception and Open House on January 31st, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., in Bristlecone Hall. Prior to the reception, the SUU Department of Filmmaking, Art, & Design will host specialized workshops throughout the afternoon, giving high school students hands-on experience in various artistic disciplines.

“We are thrilled to offer this exhibition as a platform for young artists to showcase their work and connect with the broader art community,” said Jason Moodie, SUMA’s Director of Learning & Visitor Experience, and one of the exhibitions’ jurors. “The selected pieces reflect the remarkable talent and dedication of these students, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements.”

The Southwest Regional High School Exhibition is free and open to the public, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to explore the artwork and support the rising artists of southern Utah. For more information about the exhibition and a complete list of exhibiting students, please visit www.suu.edu/pva/art/srhse.

 

About the College of Performing and Visual Arts

The College of Performing and Visual Arts (CPVA) at Southern Utah University comprises 41 academic programs including liberal arts (BA/BS) and professional (BFA, BM, BMEd) degrees in art, design, dance, filmmaking, music, and theatre. It includes graduate programs in the fields of arts administration (MFA, MA), music education (MME), and music technology (MM). More than 60 full-time faculty and staff are engaged in teaching and mentoring over 900 majors in the College. CPVA presents over 100 performances, lectures, presentations, and exhibitions each year which are complemented by the Southern Utah Museum of Art (SUMA) and Shakespeare Studies at SUU, and is affiliated with the Tony award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival (USF). Southern Utah University is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD), National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), and the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) making SUU the first public university in the state of Utah to be accredited by all four associations. For more information about the College of Performing and Visual Arts, visit www.suu.edu/pva.

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Kol Gibson
435-865-8667
kolgibson@suu.edu