2026 Art Expo
The Department of Art, Art History, and Design is pleased to invite high school students and high school art classes to our annual ART EXPO on the campus of The University of Alabama in Huntsville. Date and times to be announced in March of 2026. Stay tuned!
ART EXPO features art facility tours and demos, and, most importantly, the student art exhibition. This is an excellent opportunity for students with a passion for the visual arts to display their work, interact with college art faculty, and win prizes or scholarships!
Tentative Schedule of Events
- Art Tours of Facilities
- Art Demos
- Gallery Viewing and Reception
- Awards Ceremony
The Art Expo High School Student Exhibition will be open for public viewing at the Wilson Hall Gallery from Students, family members, and friends are welcome to visit during the week or attend the awards ceremony.
The Art Expo High School Student Exhibition will be open to the public for viewing at the Wilson Hall Gallery.
How to participate:
- Select ONE artwork that you would like to display in the show. Awards categories include Works on Paper, Painting, Digital Media and Design, Mixed Media and 3D art, and Photography.
- Register to participate - opens in March 2026.
- Art submissions must be dropped off at the Wilson Hall Gallery by TBD.
- Students do not need to frame or mat their work.
Awards & Prizes:
Student Awards include 1-year UAH Scholarships starting at $1,000 and a chance to participate in a special exhibition in our Lowe Mill A&E project space or be selected as a summer artist in residence at the project space. All student award winners will receive high-quality art supplies. Lastly, teachers with high-level participation can earn gift certificates from Blick and help transform your classroom into a hub of creativity and inspiration!
Questions? Contact us!
Jill Johnson, Department Chair of Art, Art History & Design
256.824.6114
art@uah.edu
Location of Art Expo: Wilson Hall Gallery, Room 160
Photo/Media Release Statement:
By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree that photographers may be present. Event photos and/or video may be taken and used by UAH Art, Art History & Design for its website, social media, and future promotional materials.
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Congratulations to our 2025 Art Expo Participants
See our complete list of 2025 Art Expo Awardees HERE.
Honorable Mention
2nd Place
Zadie Quattlebaum
“A Mandatory Caution”
Hartselle
1st Place
Kinley Howell
“Queen of Chaos”
Hartselle
Digital Media and Design
3rd Place
Ben Kirby
“Untitled”
Buckhorn
2nd Place
Madison Chargualaf
“Falling Away”
East Limestone
1st Place
Heidyn Deveaux
“Sweet Dolly”
Hartselle
Painting
3rd Place
Samantha Booth
“Curiouser”
Grissom
2nd Place
Rosa Ortega
“Self-Portrait”
JPII
1st Place
Osooluwa (Oro) Odesola
“Head of Medusa”
Bob Jones
Photography
3rd Place
Aubrey Stephens
“Stuck in My Head”
Sparkman
2nd Place
Kaylee Jackson
“Branching Embrace”
Sparkman
1st Place
Windsor Jackson
“Calling Your Name”
Sparkman
3D and Mixed Media
3rd Place
Raelle Johnston
“Super Lowkey”
Buckhorn
2nd Place
Zoey Powers
“Scapegoat”
Athens
1st Place
Brianna Morales-Niño
“Bota of Bildungsroman”
Grissom
Works on Paper
3rd Place
Gloria Petty
“Boots”
Grissom
2nd Place
Brigid White
“Wondering”
Bob Jones
1st Place
Gaven Ledlow
“Tainted Roots”
Hartselle
Award for Excellence (Admitted Student – Scholarship Award)
Charlie McGinley
“Ranger”
Bob Jones
Best in Show (Scholarship Award)
Ellie McMillan
“Onion Skin Microscopic View”
Bob Jones
Teacher/High School Awards
Buckhorn: Anna Hill
Hartselle: Melanie Calvert
Bob Jones: Jennifer Norton & Sarah Baker