An annual high school art competition, underwritten by Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation. Coastal high schools as well as high schools in Douglas, Josephine and Jackson counties have submitted entries.
The competition, consisting of drawings, paintings, etchings, mixed media, ceramics and photography, will be on display in all upstairs galleries at Coos Art Museum.
“Best of Show”, 1st and 2nd place winners will receive both cash purchase awards and a two-year tuition waiver to attend SOCC. 1st through 4th places for each grade level will receive cash awards.
Southwestern Oregon Community College will present the VISION 2013 awards to 19 students in a ceremony for the winners, their families and their high school teachers on Friday, February 15, from 4:00 to 4:30 and this will be followed by the opening reception for the exhibition which will run from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Admission is free to the public.