All School Exhibition

Exhibit Details

March 2 - April 28, 2019
Opening Receptions: March 1, 5:30 - 7:00 PM (Middle/High Schools);
March 3, 2:00 - 4:00 PM (Elementary)
Weisel and Kelly Galleries

Every March, the Springfield Art Museum invites student artists from across our community, in kindergarten through twelfth grades, to exhibit outstanding artwork in the All School Exhibition. A celebration of Youth Art Month, this highly anticipated show has been a staple of our exhibition schedule since 1932, making it our longest running exhibition initiative.

As the art teachers who work with these students know, art is a powerful educational tool. In addition to creativity and self-expression, the arts teach problem solving, critical thinking, innovation and collaboration. Artwork created by children and teenagers is often relegated to education wings or hallways when it is displayed in museums. By showcasing students' work in one of its primary gallery spaces, the Springfield Art Museum seeks to highlight the importance of arts education and honor the accomplishments of young artists.

The exhibit also reflects the work of the incredibly talented teachers in our community, many of whom are practicing artists themselves. Faculty members from public, private, parochial schools, and home school cooperatives select artwork for exhibition, and a dedicated team of teachers and students from Springfield Public Schools installs the art in the galleries.

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Guided Tours
Available Upon Request

Request your own guided group tour through April 28, free of charge, by contacting Museum Educator Kate Baird at (417) 837-5700 or kbaird@springfieldmo.gov. There is no minimum group number required to schedule a tour. Weekday and Weekend tours are available. Tours generally last one hour and may include a variety of activities, including art-making.