Student Art Fair

Brought to you by Pend Oreille Events, in collaboration with CREATE Arts Center

Theme: Spring Renewal: Honoring fresh starts, natural beauty, and the energy of a new season.

Students can create any all-audience-appropriate art they would like, but will earn extra points for aligning with our 2026 theme of Spring Renewal.

Event Location: Sadie Halstead Middle School, Newport, WA

Eligibility: Open to all Pre-K through 12th grade students in Pend Oreille County and surrounding areas (including homeschool)

Artwork Drop-Off: Friday, April 24, 2026 — 2:00 PM or later at Sadie Halstead Middle School

Artwork Pick-Up: Saturday, April 25, 2026 — between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM

Public Viewing Hours: April 24 from 2:00–5:00 PM, and April 25 from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Labeling: Please clearly label artwork with the student’s name & grade

Ready to Display: Frames, stands, or hangers are welcome if needed for presentation (please let us know)

Safety: No hazardous materials, liquids, food-based art, or knives/weapon components. All projects are to be school and age appropriate. Students must get approval from POE before starting their ART PROJECT

Fragile Work: We will handle with care, but POE cannot insure or guarantee against damage. POE and NSD do not assume responsibility for any items left behind.

Photography: Photos of the display may be taken for community sharing.

Parent Support: Younger students may have a parent or teacher assist with submission. This is a home-led project.

*Want to volunteer for this, or future events? Please fill out our volunteer form: https://www.pendoreilleevents.com/volunteer