Elementary, Middle & High School Art Exhibitions

Celebrating Visual Arts in Area Schools

The ELEMENTARY ART EXHIBITION and MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITIONS are presented by the Krasl Art Center in proud partnership with the Berrien Regional Education Services Agency (RESA) and the Box Factory for the Arts.

The exhibitions will be held at the Box Factory for the Arts in the Robert T. Williams Gallery, the Heartha Whitlow Gallery, and the Riverwalk Gallery.
The Box Factory for the Arts is located at 1101 Broad Street, Saint Joseph, MI 49085. (phone number: 269-983-3688)

These exhibitions provide important opportunities for school children from Berrien and Cass Counties to exhibit their art work. The community is invited to celebrate the creativity of the region's young artists by attending these exhibitions and their supporting receptions.

Important Dates:

ELEMENTARY ART EXHIBITION
Reception with the Artists: Saturday, March 10, 12-2 pm
Exhibition will run from March 10 - March 24

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION
Reception with the Artists: Saturday, April 7, 6-8 pm
Exhibition will run from April 7 - April 28

Each year, Berrien RESA, The Box Factory for the Arts, and the Krasl Art Center work together to present two amazing student art shows, one for elementary students and one for middle school and high school students. These art shows allow local students to exhibit their artwork in a professional venue and have it viewed by hundreds of people in our communities.

Multiple juried awards are presented at the exhibition receptions, including 1st and 2nd place awards in 2D, 3D, Video and Collaborative categories. Sponsor awards include the Sarah E. Cayo Award ($500 cash award), the Emerging Artist Award ($500 cash award), the Papachi Framing Award (free custom framing for 1 elementary, middle, and high school artwork) and Berrien RESA scholarship awards ($50 art scholarships for 1 student per school).

About the Krasl Art Center:
The Krasl Art Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and is located in a 17,500 square foot, three-story building in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan overlooking Lake Michigan. The Krasl Art Center has three public galleries, five studios, a library/lecture room, a black and white wet darkroom, a gift shop and a permanent collection of 41 sculptures. Through its mission of bringing people and art together, the KAC offers thoughtful exhibitions, community events such as the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff and Artisan Market/Soups On, engaging classes, outreach opportunities, and cultural exploration.

The Krasl Art Center galleries are open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm with Thursday hours extended to 9 pm, and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm. Gallery admission is free; however, donations are appreciated. For more information, please visit www.krasl.org or call 269.983.0271.