Student Art Show Opens At CBC, Includes More Than 340 Pieces (Photo) -03/06/25

PASCO, WA– The Gjerde Center Atrium at Columbia Basin College is filled with more than 340 pieces of artwork created by high school students representing 18 schools across eight districts and one private school. Educational Service District 123 proudly announces the opening of the Regional High School Art Exhibit, on display to the public now through March 14 at the CBC Gjerde Center in Pasco. 

 

The 2025 exhibit includes artwork from Columbia (Burbank), Finley, Kahlotus, Kennewick, Kiona-Benton City, Pasco, Richland, and Walla Walla School Districts. The High School Exhibit is a juried show, and this year’s competition will recognize 15 Judges Choice winners, 10 Honorable Mention, and nine Superintendent’s Choice awards. Additionally, Central Washington University (CWU) will award scholarships to selected students.  

 

Students will receive their awards during the public ceremony on Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the CBC Gjerde Center. Judge’s Choice winners from ESD 123’s show will advance on to the State Superintendent’s Art Show hosted by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in Olympia this spring.

 

The public is encouraged to visit CBC to view the student artwork between 7a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. 

 

2025 Participating High Schools: 

1. Calvary Christian

2. Chiawana

3. Columbia

4. Hanford

5. Kahlotus

6. Kamiakin

7. Kennewick

8. Kiona-Benton City

9. Lincoln

10. Mid-Columbia Partnership

11. New Horizons

12. Pasco

13. Richland

14. River View

15. River’s Edge

16. Southridge

17. Three Rivers HomeLink

18. Walla Walla