Astoria Visual Arts presents the 12th annual Clatsop County Student Show, an exhibit of artwork made by over 100 young artists from across the region. On view May 9–24 at the AVA Gallery, the show features students from Astoria, Knappa, and Warrenton High Schools, as well as youth from Astoria Choice Academy, local homeschool communities, and participants in AVA’s Art Room After School program.

Each student created artwork on a 12” x 12” or 8” x 8” wood panel, generously donated by City Lumber in Astoria. The exhibition is juried with cash awards and prizes provided by Fine Art Supply, the Chuckles and Stair Investing in Youth Award, and local supporters.

An opening reception will be held during Artwalk on May 9 from 4:00 - 6:00pm, celebrating both the student artists and the dedicated educators who support their creative growth.

Most artwork is available for purchase at $50, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the students.

This show captures the profound impact of arts education in helping young people discover their voice, build confidence, and connect with their community. This exhibit is part of AVA’s youth programming, which provides weekly classes through Art Room After School and at Astoria Choice Academy through the Miss Bea Johnson program. AVA also provides workshops at local high schools with working professional artists, organizes an annual field trip to Portland for student artists across participating schools and hosts three outdoor art camps each summer. This exhibit is made possible through the support of AVA members and the Oregon Community Foundation’s Fred W. Fields Fund.