Annually, the Paramount Center for the Arts, along with our dedicated sponsors host a regional art show, in which schools across Central Minnesota are invited to participate. This year, we are working with 25 teachers representing 19 schools, with 130 student submissions.
OPENING RECEPTION AND AWARDS CEREMONY
Friday, April 4th • 5:30-7:30PM
The exhibition is onsite at the Paramount in April 2025.
Best in Show:
Wrapped in Culture
Estella Y – Elk River High
If you were not able to view the work in-person, the virtual gallery will be made available online through the end of the year.
Thank you to the participating teachers that makes this program possible!
2025 Categories
The Paramount, along with our sponsors offer additional awards to notable pieces within the exhibition.
- Best in Show ($500)
- First Place 2D ($400)
- First Place 3D ($400)
- Second Place 2D ($300)
- Second Place 3D ($300)
- Third Place 2D ($200)
- Third Place 3D ($200)
- Fourth Place 2D ($100)
- Fourth Place 3D ($100)
- Honorable Mention 2D ($50)
- Honorable Mention 3D ($50)
- AAUW 2D ($250)
- LAAUW 3D ($250)
OUR COMMITTMENT
The Paramount and its sponsors are committed to hosting a meaningful experience that showcases student work from across Central Minnesota. This program is designed to complement the wonderful work of area teachers by providing students with the opportunity to visualize themselves as artists, explore ways to talk about their work, and to participate in an arts-based experience among peers.
OUR SPONSORS
St Cloud Friends of the Institute:
