Reginald F. Lewis Museum

High School Juried Art Show 2026: Commemorating 250 Years of Black Experience 🎨

On view from May 4, 2026 to February 28, 2027, this exhibition celebrates the creativity and artistic excellence of Maryland high school students, in collaboration with Maryland State Education Association

Inspired by America’s 250th anniversary and ASALH’s 2026 Black History theme, these featured works explore the African American experience through 250 years of history using painting, digital art, and mixed-media expression.

Award Recipients of the 2026 Juried Art Exhibition
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Tatiana Thompson, Grade 12, First Place
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
“A Seat at the Celebration”

Derrian Bolden, Grade 12, Second Place
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
“As We Grow”

Syanne Blades, Grade 12, Third Place
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
“Jesse Owens: American Sublime”

Zion McConneaughey, Grade 10, Honorable Mention
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
“Cuts From The Root”

D’Ziyre Warner, Grade 11, Honorable Mention
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
“under the red white and bruised”

Corri Caffee, Grade 11, Honorable Mention
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
“SPEAK NO EVIL”