2025 HIGH SCHOOL Student Art Show

The Art Club of McKinney, TX, in sponsorship with Collective Coffee and the City of McKinney, is pleased to present the 2025 High School Student Art Show showcasing artwork from public, private, and homeschool high school students. The show provides the community an opportunity to view and appreciate the sophisticated artwork created by the emerging generations of visual art talent in our area, while also granting students an opportunity to prepare and show their work in a competitive, judged, public art show - sometimes for the first time.

Registration: Public, private, and homeschool high school art students are invited to register. Register online using the link above. *Teachers can register their students or students can register independently.

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 13th by Midnight

Categories and Awards: 

Per category: 1st – $100, 2nd – $75, Honorable Mention – $25 Categories may be adjusted based on submissions. Additional awards: President’s Award – $150; Best in Show – $125

• Digital Arts/Photography
• Mixed Media
• 3-D/Sculpture
• Scratchboard
• Watercolor
• Oil
• Acrylic
• Pen/Pencil/Colored Pencil
• Charcoal
• Pastels

Entry Fee: 10$ Per Entry, Max of 2 Entries Per Student *Scholarships are available for students who need assistance with the entry fee. Please contact Show Chair Oshi Sanyal mckinneyartclubevents@gmail.com for more information.

Artwork Drop Off Date/Time: Artwork must be delivered to Collective Coffee Thursday, October 23rd between 4-6pm. Either students, parents, or teachers can drop artwork off at the venue. All work must be labeled and ready to hang. *If you are unable to drop your artwork off on the designated date/time, please contact Show Chair Oshi Sanyal mckinneyartclubevents@gmail.com to make arrangements ahead of time to schedule an alternate drop off date/time.

Artwork Requirements:

2D Work (Painting, Drawing, Photography, Etc)

• Matting: Mats are required and must be black, white, or off-white.
• Framing: Frames are optional.
• If you are not using a traditional frame and are matting only, please mount your matted work to foam board and wire the back for hanging. Please view the propstecus for additional sssistance on how to do this.
• Hanging: All pieces must be wired and ready to hang — no sawtooth hangers or clip systems. Please view the propstecus for additional sssistance on how to do this.
• Labeling: A label is required for each piece. Please affix it to the back, top right corner.
• Size Limit: Maximum overall dimensions of 18" x 24", including mat, frame, or mounting materials.
  

3D Work (Sculpture, Aseemblage, Installation, Etc)

• Must be structurally sound, stable, and suitable for indoor display (unless otherwise specified).
• Must be fully assembled or require only minimal assembly on-site.
• Size Approval: Works measuring 3 feet or larger in any dimension require prior approval.
• Restrictions: No perishable, combustible, or live components accepted without written pre-approval.
• Labeling: A label is required for each piece.

Artwork Pick Up Date/Time: All artwork must be picked up at Collective Coffee on Sunday, November 2nd between 12-2pm. Any work that is not picked up will incur a $10/day storage fee. *If you are unable to pick up your work at the designated date/time, please contact Show Chair Oshi Sanyal mckinneyartclubevents@gmail.com to make arrangements ahead of time to schedule an alternate pick up date/time.

For questions or more information contact: mckinneyartclubevents@gmail.com

Make sure to download and read the show prospectus for full details.