Save the Date: April 16, 2026

The competitive exhibition is designed to recognize artistic talent at the senior high level (grades 9-12) within the region. The Art Day experience is an excellent opportunity for students and art educators to view the creative efforts of their contemporaries and colleagues.

About Art Day

Students gather around to participate in sidewalk chalk on Art Day

Events & Competitions

See a complete list of all the Art Day activities, competitions, and overall schedule. 

A large "H" sculpture with hundreds of signatures of little sketches all over it

Rules & Policies

Review Art Day rules and our statement about plagarism. 

Student artwork on display is shown hanging from a wire wall.

Preparing Entries

Each artwork must have a label attached. Labels will be included in the packet sent after registration. Every label must include the student’s name and the school code, matching the master list provided in the same packet. Each school may submit up to 30 works of art.

Student wearing a shirt covered in buttons

Art Scholarships

Interested in attending Highland Community College as an art student? We have art and graphic design scholarships available. 

Registration Form

In years past, teachers filled out an online form that allocated students to various activities - we no longer use that form or register students individually. Feedback indicated that it took a lot of time and really wasn't particualry useful because teams often change the day of.

Individual instructors will need to be aware of the activities that are limited:

  • Art History is limited to one team of 4 students.
  • Team clay is limited to one team of 4 students.

 

Register Here!

Have Questions? Contact Us

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