Franklin College Hosts High School Art Competition & Exhibition
The Franklin College Art Department is hosting the annual High School Art Competition & Exhibition from Saturday, Oct. 25 through Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. All high school artists are welcome and encouraged to submit their artwork for the chance to earn a cash award, scholarships and the opportunity to exhibit their art.
The event accepts artwork in 3D/ceramics, drawing, graphic arts, painting and photography. From Oct. 1 through Oct. 22, students can deliver their art (one entry per student) to the Von Boll Welcome Center, located at 101 Branigin Blvd, Franklin, IN 46131. Artwork can be delivered between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday.
Submitted artwork will be displayed in the Elba L. & Gene Porrteus Branigin Atrium on the first floor of the Johnson Center for Fine Arts (JCFA) starting Saturday, Oct. 25. The public may view the art during regular business hours from Oct. 27-31. The doors to JCFA will be locked, but visitors may gain access by calling the number on the door to request admittance.
The competition and exhibition will conclude with a closing awards ceremony that will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. The closing ceremony is free and open to the public. Students displaying work in the exhibit are invited to stay for faculty-led workshops in ceramics, graphic design, painting and photography immediately following the awards ceremony.
“By hosting this exhibition, Franklin College helps young artists envision themselves as part of a creative community,” said Art Department Chair and Associate Professor of Art Randi Frye, M.F.A. “When students share their work publicly, they realize their art has power – it can connect, inspire and move people.”
Frye received her Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and her Master of Fine Arts degree from Syracuse University. She joined the Franklin College faculty in 2020, bringing with her expertise in visual communication design, illustration and new media art.
“The best part of the exhibition is celebrating the talent and hard work of high school students in a professional setting … I’m always excited to see the variety of perspectives and voices reflected in the artwork,” said Frye.