Students from schools in Tucson and Pima counties are selected by art teachers for a chance to win a $1,000 UA School of Art scholarship.

Works by two students from each school were selected, according to art teacher Tracy Brown, walden grove high school At Sahuarita, “Definitely sometimes the choices are difficult.”

This is the second time Brown, who has been a teacher for almost 16 years, has exhibited his students’ work in this exhibition.

“Good… It’s a great opportunity for kids to see their work on display at a big university,” she said. “It’s a big opportunity for them.”

The exhibit was “just an idea” in 2018 when Willa Aerschwede was newly hired as the museum’s assistant curator. Her focus was on education and public programs.

The exhibit is open to school districts, private and charter schools, and will select up to two submissions from students for consideration, Ahlschwede said. More students will have the opportunity to have their work recognized.

Jill Menaugh is a 3D art teacher. ironwood ridge high school I have been exhibiting since the launch of the “Our Stories” exhibition.

“Having high school students see college and be part of the arts community is such a great bridge and helps bridge what comes next for them,” she said.

Menau said it’s also a chance to see the talent coming out of the local high schools.

“A lot of times it goes way beyond expectations,” she said.

The exhibition is on view from Saturday, February 25th through May 20th at the University of Arizona Museum of Art, 1031 N. Olive Road. Admission is $8. For tickets and more information, please visit: artmuseum.arizona.edu.