2012 High School Juried Exhibition

June 23 - July 28, 2012

12:00AM - 12:00AM

Urban Arts Space

Add to Calendar 2012-06-23 00:00:00 2012-07-28 00:00:00 2012 High School Juried Exhibition ReceptionSaturday | June 23 | 6 to 8pmThe 2012 High School Juried Exhibition is a one-of-a-kind art show designed specifically for aspiring artists who feel the need to break from the limitations of their classrooms and showcase their art in a professional environment. Through May 11, 2012, any Ohio high school age artist was able to apply to participate in the exhibition.The 2012 High School Juried Exhibition at the OSU Urban Arts Space will give high school students an opportunity to showcase their work alongside working artists. Student artists' work will be displayed with the help of Urban Arts Space staff, trained exhibitions coordinators, and curators. Students will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the gallery business. Students will learn many crucial skills of art installation and promotion, and will have their artwork viewed by a broader audience to evoke greater awareness for the talent of young artists and garner respect from the public eye.It is not uncommon today for high schools to place lower priority on the arts than academics or athletics. Many schools are often unable to provide students with the comprehensive experience needed to successfully progress in the demanding professional art world, either due to curricular restrictions or a simple lack of funds and resources. While a high school art program can provide basic tools in technique and the creative processes, most programs cannot emphasize real world application of these skills after graduation.As a young artist, it can be difficult to find substantial footing when caught in the void between “juvenile daydreams” and the expectations of the professional art world. The same struggle has restricted prior generations of professional artists in their youth. Let us not repeat the past, but instead create new challenges with exhibitions such as the 2012 High School Juried Exhibition.About the Columbus BicentennialOSU Urban Arts Space is proud to be a part of 200Columbus helping celebrate 200 years of our great city with the 2012 High School Juried Exhibition. This bicentennial year will be marked with a year-long line-up of festivals, art, music and educational initiatives that will bring the community together to celebrate all the things we love about Columbus. Urban Arts Space OSU ASC Drupal 8 ascwebservices@osu.edu America/New_York public

Add to Calendar 2012-06-23 00:00:00 2012-07-28 00:00:00 2012 High School Juried Exhibition ReceptionSaturday | June 23 | 6 to 8pmThe 2012 High School Juried Exhibition is a one-of-a-kind art show designed specifically for aspiring artists who feel the need to break from the limitations of their classrooms and showcase their art in a professional environment. Through May 11, 2012, any Ohio high school age artist was able to apply to participate in the exhibition.The 2012 High School Juried Exhibition at the OSU Urban Arts Space will give high school students an opportunity to showcase their work alongside working artists. Student artists' work will be displayed with the help of Urban Arts Space staff, trained exhibitions coordinators, and curators. Students will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the gallery business. Students will learn many crucial skills of art installation and promotion, and will have their artwork viewed by a broader audience to evoke greater awareness for the talent of young artists and garner respect from the public eye.It is not uncommon today for high schools to place lower priority on the arts than academics or athletics. Many schools are often unable to provide students with the comprehensive experience needed to successfully progress in the demanding professional art world, either due to curricular restrictions or a simple lack of funds and resources. While a high school art program can provide basic tools in technique and the creative processes, most programs cannot emphasize real world application of these skills after graduation.As a young artist, it can be difficult to find substantial footing when caught in the void between “juvenile daydreams” and the expectations of the professional art world. The same struggle has restricted prior generations of professional artists in their youth. Let us not repeat the past, but instead create new challenges with exhibitions such as the 2012 High School Juried Exhibition.About the Columbus BicentennialOSU Urban Arts Space is proud to be a part of 200Columbus helping celebrate 200 years of our great city with the 2012 High School Juried Exhibition. This bicentennial year will be marked with a year-long line-up of festivals, art, music and educational initiatives that will bring the community together to celebrate all the things we love about Columbus.  Urban Arts Space Urban Arts Space uas@osu.edu America/New_York public

Reception

Saturday | June 23 | 6 to 8pm

The 2012 High School Juried Exhibition is a one-of-a-kind art show designed specifically for aspiring artists who feel the need to break from the limitations of their classrooms and showcase their art in a professional environment. Through May 11, 2012, any Ohio high school age artist was able to apply to participate in the exhibition.

The 2012 High School Juried Exhibition at the OSU Urban Arts Space will give high school students an opportunity to showcase their work alongside working artists. Student artists' work will be displayed with the help of Urban Arts Space staff, trained exhibitions coordinators, and curators. Students will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the gallery business. Students will learn many crucial skills of art installation and promotion, and will have their artwork viewed by a broader audience to evoke greater awareness for the talent of young artists and garner respect from the public eye.

It is not uncommon today for high schools to place lower priority on the arts than academics or athletics. Many schools are often unable to provide students with the comprehensive experience needed to successfully progress in the demanding professional art world, either due to curricular restrictions or a simple lack of funds and resources. While a high school art program can provide basic tools in technique and the creative processes, most programs cannot emphasize real world application of these skills after graduation.

As a young artist, it can be difficult to find substantial footing when caught in the void between “juvenile daydreams” and the expectations of the professional art world. The same struggle has restricted prior generations of professional artists in their youth. Let us not repeat the past, but instead create new challenges with exhibitions such as the 2012 High School Juried Exhibition.

About the Columbus Bicentennial

OSU Urban Arts Space is proud to be a part of 200Columbus helping celebrate 200 years of our great city with the 2012 High School Juried Exhibition. This bicentennial year will be marked with a year-long line-up of festivals, art, music and educational initiatives that will bring the community together to celebrate all the things we love about Columbus.

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