2027 High School Area Show
April 10, 2027 - May 9, 2027
The High School Area Show is a juried exhibition featuring the artwork of high school artists from Kalamazoo and its surrounding counties. This show provides students opportunities to not only show their work in a museum, but also the chance to win prizes and scholarships. The KIA is proud to host this annual exhibition committed to nurturing emerging talent and expanding access to meaningful arts experiences for young people.
The 2027 juror is Michael Dixon, an American oil painter whose work explores themes of identity, race, and belonging. His accomplishments include numerous grants and honors, as well as invitations to prestigious artist residencies. His paintings are held in public and private collections. Dixon earned his Master of Fine Arts from the University of Colorado Boulder and his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Arizona State University. He currently serves as a Full Professor and Chair of the Art & Art History Department at Albion College in Albion, Michigan.
The show is open to high school students residing in Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren counties. Students can submit up to two works online through CaFE (callforentry.org). Submissions are accepted from January 5 through February 9.
