High School Exhibition
68th Annual Countywide Showcase
Maddie da Silva, “Depths”
On View: Wednesday, April 22 - Friday, May 15, 2026
Artist Reception: Saturday, April 25, 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
First Friday Reception: May 1, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Since 1955, our annual High School Show has provided a professional gallery space for emerging artists across Santa Cruz County, now marking its 68th year. Each year, 80 to 200 students from public, private, charter, home, and at-risk schools showcase their creativity, many for the first time beyond the classroom. This enduring tradition reflects the Art League’s grassroots commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists and inspiring them to dream big.
This year’s exhibition features artworks from students at nine local high schools: Aptos High School, Harbor High School, Hartman School, Kirby School, Oasis High School, Santa Cruz High School, Scotts Valley High School, Soquel High School, and Watsonville High School.
The public Artist Reception on April 25 will feature an ATC (Artist Trading Card) demo with local artist Hajra Meek from 2:00 - 4:00 as well as a Fashion Teens Runway Show at 4:30. Both receptions are open to the public and free to attend!