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For the past 25 years, the Draper Visual Arts Foundation has been providing scholarships and promoting art in the community through its annual Art Scholar Competition. This year’s competition is open to high school seniors in the Canyons School District and offers awards ranging from $100 to $1,000. The foundation also hosts the Art in the Barn Show and Sale, which is open to artists of all ages. Applications for the Art Scholar Competition are due by June 15th and can be submitted at drapervisualartsfoundation.org. For more information, follow the foundation on social media at @draper_visual_arts_foundation.

Approximately 200 students from 15 elementary schools in Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 have their artwork on display at the Waukegan Public Library as part of the annual Elementary School Art Exhibit. The exhibit, which features a variety of artwork from kindergarteners through fifth graders, provides students with an opportunity to showcase their creativity to the community beyond the walls of their schools. Teachers select the artwork from their students, and the students receive certificates of achievement.

Join us at the Margaret Williams Theater on Saturday, April 27 for a special musical tribute to retired art professor and celebrated artist, Ben Jones. The Spirit of Life Ensemble, led by Daoud-David Williams, will take the stage in honor of Jones’ remarkable career. The show will feature guest performances by the NJCU Jazz Orchestra, vocalist Antoinette Montague, and spoken word artist Rashad Wright.

Currently halfway through a three-week residency at Aviva Studios, David Hoyle showcases a retrospective of his career and uses a cheeky and sometimes outrageous approach to deliver powerful messages. Despite the pressures of comedy and satire today, Hoyle remains determined to remind us that we all have the right to be who we are. Through the exhibition, live painting, and an upcoming cabaret night, he invites visitors to explore their senses and find a balance between frivolity and reflection.

Don’t miss these upcoming events in the Latrobe area, including the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society’s annual member exhibit at the Latrobe Art Center, various church events, fundraisers, meetings, a special event, and a free fishing derby. Check out the details for each event below.

From March 1-15, the Citywide Art Show will exhibit artworks created by students of all ages in downtown Grand Rapids. This free event is an opportunity to witness the creativity and artistic talents of the city’s young artists.

The Springfield Creative City Collective has awarded grants to 11 projects aimed at fostering creativity and community engagement in the city. The funded projects include fashion shows, empowerment retreats, and music programs.

The Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail, spanning the beautiful Pioneer Valley, invites visitors to embark on a self-guided tour of 8 studios featuring 29 talented potters and guest artists. Showcasing a diverse range of handcrafted ceramics, from functional tableware to decorative pieces, the tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with the artists and gain insights into their creative processes. The trail winds through scenic landscapes and historic towns, providing a delightful spring outing while supporting local artisans.

This weekend, catch Dirty Cello at Mayo Street Arts on Friday at 7:30 p.m. or see The Wizard of Oz at Woodfords Church on Friday and Saturday. For more events, check out the full list below.

Join Dulé Hill on a captivating journey through the transformative power of the arts in “The Express Way.” As he travels across the US, Hill delves into the lives of diverse artists, showcasing their unique stories and the ways in which their art connects people. From a deaf dancer finding rhythm in vibrations to an LGBTQ+ mariachi band breaking cultural barriers, this docuseries celebrates the transformative power of art and the resilience of the human spirit.