Maryland High School Juried Art Exhibition

Opening Reception and Awards Presentation

Please join UMGC President Gregory W. Fowler and the UMGC Arts Program at the opening reception and awards presentation for the Maryland High School Juried Art Exhibition. Designed to highlight the talents of high school students statewide, this exhibition celebrates their unique perspectives and supports them as they transition to the next level of their artistic careers. Treston Sanders, UMGC Arts Program curator, served as juror, selecting the participating artists and award winners.

Awards will be presented to the first-, second-, and third-place winners (only one award winner per school). The artwork of the first-place award winner will be featured on the UMGC Arts Program website.

• First-Place Award: $5,000 cash award ($1,500 to the student, $3,500 to the school arts program or to the general operating fund if there is no arts program) and a trophy
• Second-Place Award: $2,500 cash award ($1,000 to the student, $1,500 to the school) and a plaque
• Third-Place Award: $1,000 cash award ($300 to the student, $700 to the school)
• Fourth- and Fifth-Place Awards (Honorable Mention): Red ribbon recognition on the artwork during the run of the exhibition