Augustana University’s Eide/Dalrymple Gallery to Feature 90+ Works of Art From 17 Regional High Schools

Pictured above: Jaxon Sheaffer, "Misty Tree," photography, Fall 2024

The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University opens its annual 2025 "Augustana High School Invitational" on Thursday, Jan. 16, which will be on view through Friday, Feb. 7. A gallery reception will be held on Feb. 7, from 6-8 p.m., with an awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m. The exhibition and its closing events are free and open to the public.

The exhibition of more than 90 artworks showcases a diverse array of artistic expressions from students from 17 regional high schools. The artists, who range from freshmen to seniors, have created in a wide range of mediums, including: ceramics, drawing, digital art, photography, mixed media, painting, printmaking and sculpture.

"We are thrilled to once again host the "Augustana High School Invitational," which serves as a testament to the incredible artistic talent present in our region's high schools," said Eide/Dalrymple Gallery Director Dr. Lindsay Twa. "Additionally, we celebrate the 32 art teachers who have supported these students in making the artwork and preparing it for exhibition. Their hard work is what fosters and sustains our region's rich artistic community."

The exhibition will be juried by members of the Augustana Art Department, who will present awards of art supplies. Artists who are juniors or seniors can also participate in a portfolio review for Augustana Pro Artis Scholarships, worth up to $8,000 over the course of four years. As a part of the closing events, the department will hold open studio tours and demonstrations in Augustana's Center for Visual Arts (CVA) studio classrooms.

Participants include:

• Debra Plagge of Baltic High School
• Chad Nelson and Jennifer Terwee of Brandon Valley High School
• Kate Witt of Burke High School
• Andra Guzzo of Canton High School
• Jordan Thaler of Chamberlain High School
• Taylor Rederth of Harrisburg Freshman Academy
• Tracy Bird, Randi Murphy and Megan Petersen of Harrisburg High School
• Brit Carmany, Lisa Dresch and Jared Hulstine of Jefferson High School
• Christy Bossman, Travis Hinton and Sarah Winterscheidt of Lincoln High School
• Ashley Plummer of Milbank High School
• Al Costanzo and Patrick Frankman of O'Gorman High School
• Ruth Hillman, Skylar Kidd, Mearah Miedema and Erin Nguyen of Roosevelt High School
• Michael Aasness of Sioux Valley High School, Volga, South Dakota
• Angela Kamps of Tea Area High School
• Mandy DeWitt of Tri-Valley High School
• Lisbeth Castro, Mollie Lage-Potter and Matt Schuldt of Washington High School
• Michael Jacobsen, Heather Knigge and Christy Menke of Worthington High School

For more information about the Augustana Art Department, visit augie.edu/ArtDepartment.