The Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science is proud to present the 62nd High School Art Show, an annual exhibition celebrating the creativity and talent of local high school artists. This special exhibition showcases a diverse collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, mixed media, and more, all created by talented students from Gibson, Pike, Posey, Vanderburgh,and Warrick Counties in Southwestern Indiana. The show provides a platform for emerging artists to share their perspectives while gaining well-deserved recognition for their dedication and artistic expression.
This exhibition is presented in Memory of Shirley Kremp Wright (1929-2003)
Shirley Wright is remembered as a woman of tremendous style and a great love of the arts. A wife, mother of five, and grandmother to ten, she had an amazing ability to provide encouragement. She was considered to be “the glue that held her family together.” In 1963, only one year after the Evansville Museum Guild was formed, Shirley Wright suggested that the volunteer association organize an art exhibition of the work of local high school students. The High School Art Show has made an important impact on the lives of thousands of young artists enrolled in public, private, and parochial high schools in Southwestern Indiana.
In recognition of Shirley Wright’s myriad gifts and tremendous legacy she has provided with the establishment of this annual art competition, we are deeply honored to dedicate this exhibition to her memory.
The 62nd High School Art Show is presented in memory of Shirley K. Wright through the generous support of Robert and Marianna Wright.
With Additional Support From:
Margaret Dennis in memory of her parents, Jim and Ana Ward
Evansville Downtown Optimist Club
New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art
Vicki Small
Steve & Susan Worthington
Rachel & Scott Wambach
Joan & Merritt DeJong
Laurel Vaughn
The Evansville Museum wishes to thank the following award underwriters:
Margaret Dennis, in memory of her parents Jim & Ana Ward
Robert & Marianna Wright
Timothy Weir & Claudia Congleton
Jon Siau
Friends of UE Art
Princeton Community High School
Richard & Jeanne Ewers
Tay Ruthenburg
Dr. Susan Barnett Crew
Lisa Barnett Muller
Katie Waters & Matthew Graham
Fine & Hatfield
Erin & Ryan Carden
Paul & Kim Kasenow
EVSC Fine Arts
Evansville Museum Docent Association
Mater Dei High School
Reitz Memorial High School
This meaningful support from our sponsors and underwriters ensures that the exhibition continues to be an enriching experience for young artists and the community.
