Springville Museum Hosts 54th Annual Utah High School Art Show

Record number of over 1,000 student submissions featured in diverse exhibition

Mar. 5, 2026 at 10:34pm

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The Springville Museum of Art is hosting its 54th annual Utah All-State High School Art Show, featuring a record-breaking 1,000+ submissions from students across the state. The exhibition showcases a diverse array of mediums including paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and digital art, with 352 pieces selected by 12 judges to be displayed throughout the museum's first floor galleries.

Why it matters

The high school art show is a long-standing tradition that provides a valuable platform for young artists to have their work exhibited in a professional museum setting. It helps foster the local art community and continues the museum's legacy as an "Art City" founded by high school students over a century ago.

The details

The exhibition features artwork across four categories: painting, drawing, 3D/mixed media, and photography/digital art. Museumgoers can view the student submissions lining the walls, resting on pedestals, and even hanging from the ceiling. Many high schools plan field trips so students can see their peers' artwork on display. Visitors can leave 'likes' on their favorite pieces by placing paper hearts around the galleries.

  • The 54th annual Utah All-State High School Art Show opened on March 5, 2026.
  • The exhibition will be on display at the Springville Museum of Art until March 20, 2026.

The players

Springville Museum of Art

A museum in Springville, Utah that has hosted the annual Utah All-State High School Art Show for the past 54 years.

Cheynie Wray

The teen programs specialist at the Springville Museum of Art.

Sidney Seamons

A high school student who submitted artwork to the exhibition.

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What they’re saying

“It's not just paintings on the walls. We have lots of different kinds of mediums throughout the show, which you can see if you're walking through the galleries.”

— Cheynie Wray, Teen Programs Specialist

“I love the high school show for the chance that it gives high school artists to have their work exhibited in the museum. For me personally with my job role, I love getting to know these students on somewhat of a deeper level in communicating with them about their artworks being in the show.”

— Cheynie Wray, Teen Programs Specialist

“Everybody here who entered something is so talented — like genuinely, it's impressive and I need to come see it. Art really brings people together. Like any, anybody can connect their own way to like any of these pieces and they can like bring their own emotions into it.”

— Sidney Seamons, High School Student

What’s next

The Springville Museum of Art will close the 54th annual Utah All-State High School Art Show on March 20, 2026.

The takeaway

The Springville Museum of Art's long-running high school art exhibition continues to provide a valuable platform for young artists in Utah to showcase their talents and connect with the local community. The record-breaking number of submissions this year underscores the vibrant creativity and passion of the state's high school students.