North Dakota Juried Student Art Show in both Galleries

Artist Reception Friday, January 14th, 7-8:30 PM

Each Spring, teachers of K-12 in North Dakota schools select student artwork to enter in the North Dakota Juried Student Art Show, which is juried at the Taube Museum of Art in Minot.

Of the 508 entries for this year, jurors selected three pieces for the Governor’s Award, four for the State of the Arts Award, four for the Northern visions Award, five for the Congressional Art Award, four for the Taube Museum of Art Award, 9 for the People’s Choice Award, and three for the Spotlight Award. In addition, 84 pieces are chosen for the Travel Award and become a traveling exhibit for the following year.

This year, the James is proud to spotlight NINE Williston-area students in this talented group of award winners! Congratulations to ALL North Dakota Students who participated in this yearly artistic extravaganza and thank you to the Taube Museum of Art for sponsoring this amazing show!

Governor’s Award* Sponsored by Governor Doug Burgum. One Elementary, Junior High, & Senior High in N.D. Office

Congressional Art Award* Sponsored by Representative Kelly Armstrong. One Senior High in Washington DC Corridor, One Elementary, Junior High, & Two Senior High in N.D. Office

Northern Visions Award* Sponsored by Senator John Hoeven. One Elementary, Junior High, & Two Senior High in N.D. Office

State of the Arts Award* Sponsored by Senator Kevin Cramer. One Elementary, Junior High, & Two Senior High in N.D. Office

Spotlight Award* Digital Media Division. One from each of the age divisions: 9-12, 7-8, K-6

Taube Museum of Art Award* One from each of the age divisions: 9-12, 7-8, 4-6, and K-3, which will be included in the Traveling Exhibition.

People’s Choice Award* Three works of art from the following categories, 9-12, 7-8, K-6, will be selected and will be posted on the Taube Museum of Art Facebook Page and at the Taube Museum, for the public to vote for the favorites in each category during the exhibition. They will be awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and included in the Traveling Exhibition.

Top Award Winners! Each of the top award winners (32 total) will receive a set of ten color note cards featuring their artwork, courtesy of the Taube Museum of Art, and an award certificate.

Traveling Exhibit Award* Jurors select an additional 84 pieces from all categories for the Traveling Exhibit. Governor Burgum will sign a Certificate of Artistic Excellence for each student whose work is selected for the Traveling Exhibit.

JMPS Admin