The 13th Annual Student Art Show of Excellence opens on Friday, April 5th at Artworks Around Town, located at 2200 Market Street in Wheeling’s Centre Market. The Student Art Show honors and rewards local student artists in grades three through eight. The winning students receive a money award, a personalized certificate, and a ribbon. Every participant receives a “ribbon of commendation”. The opening begins at 5:30 and continues until 8PM. The public is invited and light refreshments will be served.
It is quite apparent why the Student Art Show of Excellence continues from year to year. It is because of the young children it touches and how these students are changed when they are recognized and treated as the true artists that they are, no matter what their age. This is further reinforced by the many donors and ribbon/award sponsors that the show is lucky enough to have supporting the student’s artistic efforts. 
The majority of prize money for the show is donated by private citizens who support Artworks’ mission and ideas about young artists. This year’s show will be judged by William Hooker and Calvin Matzke.
Schools which have participated in previous years include St. Vincent de Paul, St. Michael Parish School, Corpus Christi School, St. Mary Central in Martins Ferry, Wheeling Middle School, Triadelphia Middle School, Steenrod Elementary, Middle Creek Elementary, Moundsville Middle School, Bridgeport Middle School, Shadyside Middle and Junior High, Mt. de Chantal and now the Lyceum Academy, the Linsly School, the Children’s Home of Wheeling, Sherrard Middle School, Union Local Elementary, Barnesville Middle School, Martins Ferry Elementary, the Cat’s Paw Studio, and Woodsdale School.
This year’s show has expanded into Wetzel County and includes more Ohio County Public Schools. There are 61 awards this year, and with the continued financial help of donors and the local artistic community, The Student Art Show of Excellence hopes to expand and honor many more budding young artists in coming years.
Questions, comments, and/or donor information should be directed to Judy Minder at 304-233-0780 or judyminder@yahoo.com