South Shore Arts is proud to announce its 52nd Annual Tri-County Jr/Sr High School Exhibition!
Participation Confirmation Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026 by 5:00pm
For any questions please reach out to Exhibition Manager, Brandon Johnson at Brandon@southshoreartsonline.org
Awards
South Shore Arts provides numerous cash and scholarship awards totaling in excess of $15,000. We hope that you will help your students to take advantage of this remarkable opportunity! We would also like to thank the many individuals and businesses who sponsor or contribute to these awards each year. Their generosity directly supports young artists like your students!
Donald H. Berwanger Scholarship Award - $2,000
Tracy & Marc Schwimmer in Memory of Leslie Denmark - $1,000
Indiana University Northwest Deans Award - $2,000
Over $3,000 in $100 and up awards
Over $6,000 in additional awards
About the Exhibition
The Tri-County Junior/Senior High School Art Exhibit, a perennial favorite, is a time for students, family members, friends, and teachers to crowd into the gallery in celebration of students’ artistry and achievement. Last year, South Shore Arts presented the show’s 51st edition, showcasing students in grades six through twelve, from schools in Lake, Porter, LaPorte counties in Indiana and south suburban Cook County in Illinois, April 11–May 11, 2025 with an awards ceremony held on Sunday, May 4. Twenty-four high schools and six middle schools participated in this year’s exhibit which filled the gallery with over 900 individual pieces of artwork.
Over $15,000 in prizes and scholarships were awarded, including the $2,000 Berwanger Scholarship, two $1,000 scholarships provided by and to attend Indiana University Northwest School of the Fine Arts, the $1,000 Leslie Denmark Memorial Award Donated by Tracy & Marc Schwimmer, and several first-time $500 awards. South Shore Arts thanks the many donors who have sponsored the awards for years, as well as those who gave this year for the very first time.
Click Below to Download the full 52nd Annual Tri-County Jr/Sr Prospectus
Scholarship Award Applications
South Shore Arts presents a number of scholarship opportunities for students as part of the annual Tri-County Jr/Sr High School Exhibition. Click below to download the full scholarship applications and information:
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