Regional Art Show Gallery Opens, Celebrating 10 Years Of Student Creativity (Photo) - 03/30/26

Largest student art show in Oregon returns with work from all 10 Clackamas County school districts

Clackamas Education Service District is proud to announce the opening of the 2026 Regional Art Show gallery, marking the 10th year of the celebrated event and a major milestone for student artists across the region.

Now recognized as the largest student art show in Oregon, the Clackamas ESD Regional Art Show features 230 works of art by middle and high school students representing all 10 Clackamas County school districts. The public is invited to visit the gallery March 30 through April 28, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Clackamas ESD administrative building, 13455 SE 97th Avenue, Clackamas.

For the past decade, the Regional Art Show has elevated student artists and created a space where their talent, ideas, and perspectives can be seen and celebrated. Since its launch, the show has featured the work of more than 1,600 student artists and has grown into one of the state’s premier showcases of youth art.

“The Regional Art Show reflects something we believe deeply at Clackamas ESD — that every student deserves the chance to be seen, celebrated, and encouraged in their talents,” said Clackamas ESD Superintendent Larry Didway. “For ten years, this show has lifted up the creativity and perspective of students from across our county. Their artwork reminds us that our schools are places where imagination, identity, and voice can flourish.”

Founded by former CESD Superintendent Jada Rupley, the Regional Art Show began with a simple but powerful belief: student artists deserve to be celebrated like champions. That vision continues today, with the show highlighting student achievement across a wide range of artistic disciplines, including painting, ceramics, photography, mixed media, graphic design, and more.

This year’s exhibit also introduces awards in five media categories: drawing and painting, digital art and photography, ceramics and sculpture, graphic design, and mixed media. An awards ceremony to announce this year’s winners will be held on April 28.

The Regional Art Show gallery reflects Clackamas ESD’s commitment to expanding access to the arts and ensuring students from across the county have opportunities to share their work with the broader community. The exhibit also includes increased support for participation by students in CESD programs, including the Life Enrichment Education Program and Heron Creek Therapeutic Program.

Community members, families, educators, and supporters of student arts are encouraged to visit the gallery and celebrate a decade of student creativity. Media outlets interested in covering the show can contact Clackamas ESD for help coordinating interviews with student artists, as well as photo and video opportunities at the gallery.

Gallery Information
March 30 – April 28
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Clackamas ESD administrative building
13455 SE 97th Avenue, Clackamas

About Clackamas ESD Regional Art Show
The Clackamas ESD Regional Art Show is an annual showcase of middle and high school student artwork from across Clackamas County. Now in its 10th year, it is the largest student art show in Oregon and continues to spotlight the creativity, talent, and voices of young artists throughout the region.