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ARTfactory to host 22nd Annual “Off the Wall” High School Art Exhibit & Competition

“The ARTfactory is proud to present the 22nd Annual Off the Wall High School Art Exhibit & Competition, an inspiring showcase of emerging creative talent from across the region,” ARTfactory announced. “This free event invites the community to enjoy the artwork, meet the student artists, and celebrate the top winners in each category.”

“The 2025–26 exhibit features student artwork across five categories: Art & Technology, Painting/Drawing, Poetry, Wearable Art, and Photography,” according to ARTfactory stated. “Wearable Art designs will be unveiled and judged live during the ceremony.”

The exhibit runs from December 18, 2025, through January 25, 2026, with an awards ceremony scheduled for January 10 from 2 to 4 p.m., with announcements beginning at 2:30 p.m. More than 70 student artists from nine county high schools are participating in this year’s juried exhibition, which takes place in a professional gallery setting and is adjudicated by category.

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