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Reception: 40th Annual Bluegrass Regional High School Art Exhibit
March 27 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
A Milestone Year: 40 Years of Bluegrass Student Art at EKU Giles Gallery
EKU Giles Gallery and the School of Art & Design are honored to present the ’40th Annual Bluegrass Regional High School Art Exhibit’, showcasing outstanding creative scholarship by regional high school students. The included works of art and design embrace a diverse range of media, techniques, and genres. Organized by Dr. Ilona Szekely, the exhibit will be on display from March 16–27. Meet the makers at a closing reception and awards ceremony on Friday, March 27, from 5:00–7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Join us for our special 40th anniversary celebration, where ICCA School of Art & Design studios will be open during the public reception with engaging activities throughout the Campbell Building!
The 40th Bluegrass Regional High School Art Exhibit is generously supported by the Kentucky Art Education Association (KyAEA), Giles Gallery, School of Art & Design, Institute for Creative & Collaborative Arts, and the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences.
CALENDAR
40th Annual Bluegrass Regional High School Exhibit + SoAD Open House
Exhibition: March 16 – 27, 2026
Closing Reception & Awards Ceremony: Friday, March 27, 5:00-7:30 p.m. (Giles Gallery)
*Awards at 6:45 p.m. in Gifford Auditorium
40th Annual Bluegrass Regional High School Exhibit + SoAD Open House
Exhibition: March 16 – 27, 2026
Closing Reception & Awards Ceremony: Friday, March 27, 5:00-7:30 p.m. (Giles Gallery)
*Awards at 6:45 p.m. in Gifford Auditorium
ABOUT THE GALLERY
Founded in 1973, the EKU Giles Gallery serves both the campus and commonwealth, showcasing multidisciplinary creative work from artists of regional and national acclaim. The gallery is named for Fred Parker Giles, serving Eastern Kentucky University from 1939–64. EKU Giles Gallery is part of the School of Art & Design (SoAD) and the Institute for Creative & Collaborative Arts (ICCA).
Founded in 1973, the EKU Giles Gallery serves both the campus and commonwealth, showcasing multidisciplinary creative work from artists of regional and national acclaim. The gallery is named for Fred Parker Giles, serving Eastern Kentucky University from 1939–64. EKU Giles Gallery is part of the School of Art & Design (SoAD) and the Institute for Creative & Collaborative Arts (ICCA).
NAVIGATION ADDRESS
EKU Giles Gallery, 2396 Crabbe Street, Richmond, KY, 40475
EKU Giles Gallery, 2396 Crabbe Street, Richmond, KY, 40475
PARKING
Free reception parking is available after 5:00 p.m. in the Crabbe Lot, directly across from the Campbell Building. Be advised, the Crabbe Lot is a pay lot prior to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, payable via the Park Mobile App, Lot # 3355.
Free reception parking is available after 5:00 p.m. in the Crabbe Lot, directly across from the Campbell Building. Be advised, the Crabbe Lot is a pay lot prior to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, payable via the Park Mobile App, Lot # 3355.
ABOUT EKU ART & DESIGN: The School of Art & Design (SoAD) nurtures emerging artists, designers, and scholars of extraordinary promise. SoAD offers a comprehensive range of creative and scholarly research in Art Education, Art History, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Jewelry/Metals, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Instructional Design.
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EKU ART EDUCATION PROGRAM: https://www.eku.edu/…/art-and-design/bfa-art-design-studio