North Hennepin Community College is excited to host the 18th annual Northwestern High School Art Show, February 9-26. 

About the Show

The NHCC Fine Arts Department is excited to host the 18th annual Northwestern High School Art Exhibition in the Joseph Gazzuolo Fine Arts Gallery. The exhibition celebrates the outstanding artwork produced by local area high school students and includes drawings, paintings, photography, jewelry, ceramics, and more. 

The gallery will be filled with more than 100 pieces of art! The creativity behind these artworks on display offers a glimpse into the individual minds of young people. It is our pleasure to have these high school students on the North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) campus to display their artwork in the gallery.

One student from each participating high school is recognized by NHCC faculty with an Artistic Merit Award during the exhibition. Visitors to the gallery may also cast their vote for a People’s Choice Award (PCA) up until 12:00 p.m. on February 17. The winner of the PCA will be featured on next year’s postcards and website. 

This year’s awards will be announced during the closing of the show on Thursday, February 26, which is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center.

Dates
February 9 - 26

Gallery Hours
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturday

Reception and Awards Ceremony 
Thursday, February 26
Reception: 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. in the Fine Arts Gallery 
Award Ceremony: 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Theatre 

Participating High Schools
Elk River
Irondale
Kaleidoscope Charter
Maple Grove
Mounds View
Osseo
Park Center
Prairie Seeds Academy
Robbinsdale Armstrong
Robbinsdale Cooper
Rogers
St. Michael-Albertville
Zimmerman

Joseph Gazzuolo Fine Arts Gallery

Fine Arts Center Room 135

Map of the Fine Arts Center

People's Choice Award

this is a photo of a pastel artwork of four abstract lifeguards sitting in red clothing on break, the artwork was done in pastel by Rogers High School student, Jasper Foley.

Every year, attendees of the art show can vote on their favorite piece. The student with the most votes wins the People's Choice Award and is featured on the art show promotion materials for the following year. In 2025, Jasper Foley from Rogers High School won the People's Choice Award for their pastel artwork titled “Off Duty.”

In addition to the People's Choice Award, judges select winners from each high school. Students will receive their awards at an award ceremony on NHCC's campus.

Art Show Preview

A group of artwork from the 2025 High School Art Show Exhibit. This display includes acrylic paintings, a printmaking piece, a photograph and 3D paintings.
This is a group of art pieces on display in the gallery, consisting of photographs, charcoal drawings, pen and ink, colored pencil and pastel illustrations.
This is a group of art pieces on display in the Gallery, consisting of acrylic paintings, oil paintings, charcoal, colored pencil illustrations, linoleum block prints, ink prints and photographs.
This is a group of art pieces on display in the Gallery consisting of acrylic paintings, photographs, colored pencil illustrations, a small duck pond made of clay and most notably, a large rabbit head made of paper mache and fake fur.
This is a group of art pieces on display in the Gallery consisting of mixed media illustrations, acrylic paintings, photographs and most notably, two large ceramic art pieces, a vase and a cinematic tower made of clay.
This is a group of ceramic art pieces on display in the Gallery. The flower vase has red, pink and white flowers on it and a wavy, shell-like, pink glazed edge.
This is a ceramic and mixed media art piece on display in the Gallery. It was designed to look like a tree stump, with bark, moss, a snake, mushrooms and wood grain on it.
This is a group of jewelry designed by high school students on display in the Gallery. The pendant necklace consists of a gold chain with a green stone in the center.
This is a group of ceramic pieces on display in the Gallery. There are two matching ceramic lamp designs and a ceramic head of a boy with an afro hairstyle, who is wearing a mask.

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