"wHERE THE wILD iDEAS gROW" 2026 ART-TELL Art Show for High School Students and Adults
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2026 ART-TELL Youth Art Show
2026 ART-TELL - "Where the Wild Ideas Grow"
This Year's ART-Tell Theme: "Where the Wild Ideas Grow"
This is the 18th annual ART-TELL Celebration - Where "Art tells a story, and storytelling is an art" This year's theme is "Where the Wild Ideas Grow" subject to personal interpretation from each artist.
Youth Art Contest Thursday, March 26, 5:00 pm
For grades K - 8
Come participate in the annual
youth ART-TELL Art Contest. Entries are due on Thursday, March 26 by 5 pm.
The Youth Art Show will be on display Monday - Saturday, April 6 - 11, 2:00 - 7:30 pm.
Youth Awards Reception: Tuesday, April 7, 6 pm
Youth Storytelling Contest Thursday, March 26, 4:00 pm
Youth Storytelling Contest Thursday, March 26, 4:00 pm
The Youth Storytelling Contest is a great way for youth grades K - 12 to practice and share their storytelling abilities. The judges are looking for original or short published stories told with lots of expression and feeling.
Storytelling Contest will be held
Thursday, March 26 at 4 pm
Sign up by Tuesday, March 24 by 5 pm
Youth Awards Reception: Tuesday, April 7, 6 pm
ART-TELL Schedule of Events April 6- 11, 2026
ART-TELL Schedule of Events April 6- 11, 2026
Youth Storytelling Contest Thursday, March 26, 4:00 pm
2026 ART-TELL Week of Activities:
April 6 - 11, 2 - 7:30 pm, Youth Art Contest
on Display
April 7, 6 pm, Youth Art and Storytelling Contest
Awards Reception for all participants
April 8, 7:30 pm, Adult / High School Art Show
Entries Due
April 9, 10 & 11, 2 - 7:30 pm, Art Show
on Display
April 10, 6:30 pm, "Reel Talent Film Festival
April 11, 7:30 pm, Art Show Awards Reception
Adult / High School Art Contest
ART-TELL Schedule of Events April 6- 11, 2026
Adult / High School Art Contest
Calling all artists, crafters and photographers. It's time to brush off your creativity and start working on a piece of art to submit to the 18th annual ART - TELL Art Show. Participants need to be in 9 - 12th grade or adult.
We will have separate prizes in:
Student, Amateur and Professional categories. We accept: Painting, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture and Textile Arts entries.
Cash Prizes & Gift-Certificates Awarded.
There is a $10 / entry fee per piece of artwork. A maximum of 4 pieces entered per artist. Student entry fee is $5 per art work.
**All artwork submitted needs to have been created in the past 5 years.
**No A.I. Generated images in part or whole will be accepted.
** Please ensure that all artwork is ready to hang upon delivery. Wire hanging is preferred.
Any artwork that requires staff assistance for matting or adding hanging wire will incur a $5 preparation fee.
Thank you for helping us make the installation process smooth for everyone!
Come Support local artists
ART-TELL Schedule of Events April 6- 11, 2026
Adult / High School Art Contest
Come see our beautiful ART-TELL Art Show and support local artists. Our Youth Art Show will be on display Monday - Saturday, April 6 - 11, and the Adult / High School Art Show will join the Youth display from Thursday - Saturday, April 9 - 11, 2:00 - 7:30 pm.
Each person who comes to the show can vote for their 2 favorite pieces of artwork. The winner of the "People's Choice Award" will receive a great prize.
ART-TELL Community Event: "Reel Talent Film Festival"
"Reel Talent Film Festival", Friday, April 10, 7:30 pm
Reel Talent Film Festival
Presented during ART-TELL Week at The Fine Arts Center
Friday, April 10 • 7:30 PM
Lights, camera… ART-TELL! Join us for the Reel Talent Film Festival, a brand-new celebration of creativity, storytelling, and community at The Fine Arts Center. This exciting event brings filmmakers and audiences together for a night of unforgettable short films created with imagination, heart, and a touch of challenge.
Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or discovering your passion for the first time, this festival is designed to inspire, showcase, and uplift the incredible talent in our community.
2025 ART-TELL Youth Art Show
