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(All times are Central Time unless otherwise stated. Event date and time subject to change. Please check back for updates to our calendar.)
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RCHS Student Art Show
Rensselaer Central High School is hosting its annual Art Show, sponsored by the art department and teacher, Mrs. Kelley Spurgeon! Come support all of our art students and our featured seniors by coming to see their amazing art throughout their years! Displays will be set up throughout the halls of RCHS. Featured artists will be selling some of their artwork.
Art show is open to the public. Please join us!
Friday, May 10th, 7pm - 9pm & Saturday, May 11th, 2pm - 4pm
31st REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Middle School
The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region. Middle school artists also receive a ribbon, with one artist from each school being selected for the Best of School Award. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.
Gallery Openings:
Tuesdays, Noon to 4:00 PM. March 19, 26, & April 2
Thursdays, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. March 14, 21,28, & April 4
Saturdays, Noon to 2:00 PM. March 16, 23, 30, & April 6
Closing Reception:
First Presbyterian Church, 220 North Cullen St. Rensselaer. Sunday, April 7th. 1:30 - 3:00 PM CST
31st REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: High School
The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region. The High school show is a juried show with Honorable Mention and Awards of Excellence given to select pieces chosen by a professional juror. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.
Gallery Hours:
Tuesdays, Noon to 4:00 PM. February 27 & March 5
Thursdays, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. February 22, 29, & March 7
Saturdays, Noon to 2:00 PM. February 24, March 2, & 9
Closing Reception:
Lilian Fendig Gallery, 301 N Van Rensselaer St. Rensselaer. Sunday, March 10th. 1:30 - 3:00 PM CST
31st REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Upper Elementary School, 3-5 Grade
The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region. The Elementary artists are each presented with a ribbon for being selected to participate. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.
Gallery Openings:
Tuesdays, Noon to 4:00 PM. February 6 & 13
Thursdays, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. February 1, 8, & 15
Saturdays, Noon to 2:00 PM. February 3, 10, & 17
Closing Reception:
First Presbyterian Church, 220 North Cullen St. Rensselaer. Sunday, Feb 18th. 1:30 - 3:00 PM CST
31st REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Primary School, K-2nd
The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region. The Elementary artists are each presented with a ribbon for being selected to participate. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.
Gallery Openings:
Tuesdays, Noon to 4:00 PM. January 16 & 23.
Thursdays, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. January 11, 18, & 25.
Saturdays, Noon to 2:00 PM. January 13, 20, & 27.
Closing Reception:
First Presbyterian Church, 220 North Cullen St. Rensselaer. Sunday, Jan 28th. 1:30 - 3:00 PM CST
RCHS Student Art Show (Day 2)
Rensselaer Central High School is hosting its annual Art Show, sponsored by the art department and teacher, Mrs. Kelley Spurgeon! Come support all of our art students and our featured seniors by coming to see their amazing art throughout their years! Displays will be set up throughout the halls of RCHS. Featured artists will be selling some of their artwork.
RCHS Student Art Show (Day 1)
Rensselaer Central High School is hosting its annual Art Show, sponsored by the art department and teacher, Mrs. Kelley Spurgeon! Come support all of our art students and our featured seniors by coming to see their amazing art throughout their years! Displays will be set up throughout the halls of RCHS. Featured artists will be selling some of their artwork.
30TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Middle School
The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region.
Middle school artists also receive a ribbon, with one artist from each school being selected for the Best of School Award. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.
Noon to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays. Mar 21st, 28th, Apr 4th, and 11th
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Thursdays. Mar 16th, 23rd, 30th, Apr 6th and 13th
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Mar 18th, 25th, Apr 1st, 8th, and 15th
Closing Reception:
First Presbyterian Church , 220 North Cullen St. Rensselaer.
Sunday, Apr 16th. 1:30 - 3:00 PM CST
Awards will be given promptly at 1:30 PM.
30TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: High School
The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region.
The High school show is a juried show with Honorable Mention and Awards of Excellence given to select pieces chosen by a professional juror. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.
Noon to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays. Feb 28th and Mar 7nd
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Thursdays. Feb 23rd, Mar 2nd and 9th
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Feb 25th, Mar 4th, and 11th
Closing Reception:
the Lilian Fendig Gallery
Sunday, Mar 12th. 1:30 - 3:00 PM CST
Awards will be given promptly at 2:00 PM.
30TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Elementary School, 3-5 grade
The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region.
We will be incorporating a virtual reception video to view each show. The Elementary artists are each presented with a ribbon for being selected to participate. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.
Noon to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays. Feb 2nd, 9th, and 16th
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Thursdays. Feb 7th and 14th
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Feb 4th, 11th, and 18th
Closing Reception:
First Presbyterian Church , 220 North Cullen St. Rensselaer.
Sunday, Feb 19th. 1:30 - 3:00 PM CST
Awards will be given promptly at 1:30 PM.
30TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Elementary School, K-2nd
The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region.
The Elementary artists are each presented with a ribbon for being selected to participate. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.
Noon to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays. Jan 17th and 24th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursdays. Jan 12th, 19th, and 26th
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Jan 14th, 21st, and 28th
Closing Reception:
First Presbyterian Church , 220 North Cullen St. Rensselaer. Sunday, Jan 29th. 1:30 - 3:00 PM CST
Awards will be given promptly at 1:30 PM.
29TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Middle School
The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region. The shows have been divided into three exhibits this year that show artworks from children in grades Kindergarten through their senior year in high school.
We will also be incorporating a virtual reception video to view each show. Middle school artists also receive a ribbon, with one artist from each school being selected for the Best of School Award. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.
Noon to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays. Mar 22nd, Apr 1st
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Thursdays. Mar 17th, 23th, and Apr 3rd
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Mar 19th, and 26th
Closing Reception:
First Presbyterian Church , 220 North Cullen St. Rensselaer.
Sunday, April 3rd. 1:30 - 3:00 PM CST
Awards will be given promptly at 1:30 PM.
29TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: High School
The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region. The shows have been divided into three exhibits this year that show artworks from children in grades Kindergarten through their senior year in high school.
We will also be incorporating a new virtual reception video to view each show. The High school show is a juried show with Honorable Mention and Awards of Excellence given to select pieces chosen by a professional juror. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.
Noon to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays. Mar 1st and 8th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursdays. Feb 24th, Mar 3rd, and 10th
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Feb 26th, Mar 5th, and 12th
29TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Elementary School, 3-5 grade
The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region.
We will be incorporating a virtual reception video to view each show. The Elementary artists are each presented with a ribbon for being selected to participate. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.
Noon to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays. Feb 7th and 14th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursdays. Feb 3rd, 10th, and 17th
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Feb 5th, 12th, and 19th
The Virtual Reception will be available February 20th
*Masks are required in gallery until further notice. Free masks are available, donated by Indiana Facemask.
29TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Elementary School, K-2nd
The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region.
We will be incorporating a virtual reception video to view each show. The Elementary artists are each presented with a ribbon for being selected to participate. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.
Noon to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays. Jan 18th and 25th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursdays. Jan 13th, 20th, and 27th
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Jan 15th, 22nd, and 29th
The Virtual Reception is available on YouTube here.
*Masks are required in gallery until further notice. Free masks are available, donated by Indiana Facemask.
28TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Middle School
The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region. The shows have been divided into three exhibits this year that show artworks from children in grades Kindergarten through their senior year in high school.
We will also be incorporating a new virtual reception video to view each show. Middle school artists also receive a ribbon, with one artist from each school being selected for the Best of School Award. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.
Covid restrictions will be enforced including social distancing and mask requirements.
28TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: High School
The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region. The shows have been divided into three exhibits this year that show artworks from children in grades Kindergarten through their senior year in high school.
We will be incorporating a new virtual reception video to view each show. The High school show is a juried show with Honorable Mention and Awards of Excellence given to select pieces chosen by a professional juror. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.
Covid restrictions will be enforced including social distancing and mask requirements.
28TH REGIONAL SCHOOL ART SHOW: Elementary School
The School Shows offer teachers and our community the ability to showcase student artists from schools in the Newton and Jasper County region.
We will be incorporating a new virtual reception video to view each show. The Elementary artists are each presented with a ribbon for being selected to participate. This is all provided and made possible by a grant from the Jasper Newton Foundation.
*GALLERY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON THE FOLLOWING VIEWING DAYS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY:
Noon to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays January 26, 28, February 2, 4, 9, 11
Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturdays January 30, February 6, 13