This April the Sierra County Student Art Show will again take place at the Ralph Edwards Auditorium at the Civic Center. This will be the fourth year of this event which showcases the work of local students, taps a selection of local art professionals to jury the show, and awards prize money to encourage the students’ continued interest and potential future in art as a career.
Originated by Art Burger and his tireless staff at The Center Gallery Fine Art, this show and sale is eager to accept community support either through volunteer assistance or sponsorships. Now, working in partnership with the Sierra County Arts Council the organizers have issued the following statement to help achieve their goals:
Dear Sierra County Families, Business and Community,
The Sierra County Arts Council, in partnership with The Center Gallery Fine Art, is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Sierra County Student Art Show! The Show will be held in the Ralph Edwards Auditorium at the Civic Center on April 18th and 19th, 2025.
Thanks to our sponsors, we were able to award $4,600 in scholarships during the 2024 Show, and just like last year, the 4th Annual Show winners and other notable student artists will be invited to exhibit their work at The Center Gallery Fine Art during May 2025. The Show’s participants also have the opportunity to sell their work (and most do!).
We will build on the success of 57 student artists in grades 6-12 for the 2024 Show.
Student Participation is 100% free! The Sierra County Arts Council and The Center Gallery Fine Art will not collect any commissions or fees from the Show or the May exhibits at The Center Gallery.
All student applicants receive a Tiger Art t-shirt, even if they’re not selected for the Show due to space limitations.
We request your support for the 2025 Show expenses, scholarships, and prizes. We’re hoping to increase the amount of funds raised so that we can invite more students to the Show. A dedicated “The Sierra County Student Art Show Fund” (TSCSASF) account has been established at Citizens Bank, and donations are tax-deductible.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Collectors $1000 +
Donors $501 – $999
Patrons $251 – $500
Friends $5 – $250
Checks can be written to the Sierra County Student Art Show Fund (SCSASF), and cash donations can be delivered to the Sierra County Arts Council or The Center Gallery Fine Art. The Sierra County Arts Council and The Center Gallery Fine Art can provide receipts for contributions to the fund upon request.
For more information contact: 505-428-8418, TheCenterGallery.com, 201 S. Foch St. 87901, Connect@TheCenterGallery.com
Thanks in advance for your help in providing an opportunity for the young artists of Sierra County to be recognized for their work.
Regards,
Art Burger
Owner/Director/Curator The Center Gallery Fine Art
and
Cary “Jagger” Gustin
President
Sierra County Arts Council
Your participation in this effort — whether as a volunteer, sponsor or other benefactor — would directly benefit our local young artists. And mark your calendar for April 18th and 19th and plan to attend and show your support for our aspiring artists.
Content for this item was provided primarily by the event sponsors.
Full Disclosure: The author is a member of the Board of the Sierra County Arts Council