“Square One” exhibit showcases regional high school artists at SUMA
By Emily Ronquillo
As the new year begins, Southern Utah Museum of Art presents its first juried high school art show, “Square One: Southwest Regional High School Exhibition.” Through the museum’s call for art, Square One features selected artworks by high school artists spanning the southwest region of Utah and is on display from now through Feb. 15.
Through this exhibition, the museum aims to provide a unique experience for young artists to participate in a museum-level opportunity for professional growth while also providing a chance for the community to see the work of an underrepresented demographic of artists.
“I am eager to see our young artists have opportunities to exhibit and receive feedback on their artwork,” says Roland Lee, local watercolor artist and Square One guest juror. “It may be the first time these artists have seen their work exhibited outside their own school or even community. Visitors to Square One will be rewarded with a variety of styles and techniques — to see the highs and lows of teenage emotions ranging from light and whimsical to dark and brooding.”
After sending a call for art out to Iron, Kane, Millard, Washington, Garfield and Beaver Counties, SUMA received responses from 105 students representing 171 art entries. Lee, alongside fellow jurors photographer and co-founder of Luminaria Christine Baczek and SUU assistant professor of art education Stuart Robinson, poured over the entries. Through a rigorous jury process, 71 entries from 62 artists representing Iron, Kane, Millard, and Washington Counties were selected to be featured in Square One.
More information about the exhibition can be found at suu.edu/suma. Admission to the museum is free.
Articles related to “‘Square One’ exhibit showcases regional high school artists at SUMA”
Local art gallery features painting of mountains, sparks controversy
