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Portfolio Scholarships and All High Art Exhibition

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Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ’s All High Art Weekends are an annual celebration of artwork by high school seniors and juniors. Entrants can exhibit their artwork in Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ’s campus gallery, meet with arts faculty for one-on-one portfolio reviews and have the opportunity to be selected for annual scholarships and other honors.

All High Exhibition

Awards ceremony: February 3rd, 2024

Event Time: 3:00 PM
Opening Location:ÌýTower Gallery in the Nancy Haberman Gacioch Center for Visual and Performing Arts

Artwork drop-off days: January 18th and 19th

Time: 2:00 - 5:00PM
Location: Tower Gallery in the Nancy Haberman Gacioch Center for Visual and Performing Arts

The is a juried exhibition open to all high school juniors and seniors enrolled in secondary programs throughout the region. Applicants have the opportunity to exhibit their work in our campus gallery, and $26,000 of annually renewable scholarships will be awarded across nine categories.

Art Exhibition Scholarships

Scholarships are renewed annually provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA or higher.

  • Best in Show: $3,000
  • Best Illustration: $2,000
  • Best Graphic Design: $2,000
  • Best Painting: $2,000
  • Best Photography: $2,000
  • Best Print: $2,000
  • Best New Media: $2,000
  • Best 3D Work: $2,000
  • Honorable Mentions (9): $1,000

Junior All High Scholarships

  • 1st place: $1,000
  • 2nd place: $750
  • 3rd place: $500

Find out more or enter at

Portfolio Day

Portfolio Day Event: February 10th, 2024

Sign-Up Deadline: February 3rd - 11:59PM

Sign up for a one-on-one portfolio review with a Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ art professor and you could be selected for one of two $5,000 annual scholarships. Participants in Portfolio Day will have the opportunity to:

  • Meet one-on-one with a Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Art professor to review your portfolio
  • Meet current Art students who will share their experiences at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ
  • Hear a student panel and discussion
  • Take a student-led campus tour, including an in depth view of the Visual & Performing Arts Center
  • Enjoy a complimentary meal in our dining hall

Portfolio Scholars are selected by the faculty based on the strength of their portfolio, academic potential, personal character, and leadership potential. Portfolio Scholarships are $5,000 and renewed annually provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 or higher GPA.

How to Participate

  1. Collect: Reference the "Artwork Recommendations" section on the site and gather your best work for review.
  2. Prepare: Prepare your Portfolio Day submission in accordance to the "Submission Guidelines" section on the site.
  3. Submit:
NOTE

Scholarship Portfolios require more pieces than general admission portfolios.

Find out more or enter at

Questions?
Contact the department for Visual & Performing Arts at vpa@daemen.edu.

Or email VPA Chair Daniel Shanahan for more information.Â