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Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation will showcase an exhibition titled “Visions ’24” to highlight the talent and creativity of high school students participating in the Visions program for the year 2023-2024. The Visions program, celebrating its 25th anniversary, is a year-long invitational visual arts initiative offered to six high schools, making it one of the longest-running museum teen art programs in the country. The exhibition will feature the work of 39 students, including pieces that explore themes of mental health and societal norms, and will be on display from May 10th to September 22nd at the Center Space gallery inside Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation Presents Visions ’24
Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation is set to host the “Visions ’24” exhibition, showcasing the creativity and talent of high school students nurtured in the 2023–24 Visions program. The latest exhibition by the nonprofit body will open on May 10 and run until Sept. 22 at the Center Space gallery, located inside the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
About the Visions Program
Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Visions is an acclaimed year-long art initiative for six Valley high schools. The program had its genesis in 1999, coinciding with the inauguration of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA). Now managed by Brittany Arnold of Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation, Visions has become a platform for students to express their unique perspectives and artistic abilities.
Visions’24 Exhibition Highlights
Students involved in the Visions program attend workshops and retreats led by professional artists, tour universities, and engage with SMoCA exhibitions throughout the year. The program culminates in a final exhibition displaying their artwork. This year, Mari Escobar Espinoza from Tempe High School, and Jackson Washburn from Chaparral High School, are among the 39 students who will be presenting their creative journey.
Students on the Program
Mari Espinoza uses her artwork “Lurking About” to express her mental health journey, while Jackson Washburn’s photography project titled “Define Androgynous” challenges societal norms and personal stereotypes. Each artist uses Visions as a platform to address personal and societal issues through their artwork, contributing to the rich legacy of the program.
Exhibition Details
The “Visions ’24” exhibition will run from May 10 to Sept. 22, 2024. A public reception for students, family members, friends, and the general public will be held on May 10 at 5 p.m. The exhibition in the Center Space gallery can be visited from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The center remains closed on Mondays. For more information, visit ScottsdaleArtsLearning.org/exhibitions.
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