May 1, 2025, was the opening gala for the Emerging Insights Show at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
The artwork on display was chosen by a juror from the UGDSB Excellence in Visual Arts Show on April 3, 2025, where eight Upper Grand schools had artwork represented in the first board-wide secondary visual arts show.
The juror chose 23 pieces to move onto the 'Emerging Insights' show. At the opening Gala, approximately 120 people come out to celebrate 23 pieces of artwork.
Students received awards to recognize their achievements. Prior to handing out the awards, County Warden, Chris White spoke to the importance of the event. Artwork will remain on display at the museum for five months, with the show closing on Sept 30, 2025
Award winners of the 2025 Emerging Insights Exhibition:
Outstanding Artistic Achievement
Sponsored by Elora Fergus Arts Council, Insights Committee, and Wellington County Museum & Archives
Ben A., Drowning the Witch (CWDHS)
Naomi J., A Merry and Melodic Waltz (CDDHS)
Rebekah M., Cruelty Contextualized (WHSS)
Honorable Mentions
Sponsored by Barry McCarthy, Wyndham Art Supplies, and Anonymous
Jo C., A Crown in a Sea of Hyacinths (CWDHS)
Adelaide E., Octopus (CCVI)
Vanessa V., Innocent Little World (JFROSS)
The art show was organized by teachers Jennifer Main and Bobbi Bentham Reynolds, in collaboration with the Elora/Fergus Arts Council, Wellington County Museum, high school art teachers and students across the board, and with SHSM funding for a display system.
Next year we hope to grow both the UGDSB Excellence in Visual Arts Show as well as have more student work be chosen by juror(s) to go into the 'Emerging Insights Show'.
