The Young Artists Conference is usually at the end of May or the beginning of June. Please visit the site regularly for updates.

January-February

• Collect artwork from students for consideration. Some schools have a special spot for their Young Artists portfolio, and they store potential pieces in it until their school’s adjudication. (Artwork is due at HGEC FEB 27 2026)

February

• Recommended Dates for 2026:
  • Feb. 9-13 – Adjudicate artwork at your school. Select based on school quotas using a committee (see Adjudication Tips)  
  • Feb. 17-20 – Mount artwork as per the criteria (see Mounting the Work), and work with students to submit artist statements to the Google Form (see artist statement criteria) ARTIST STATEMENTS ARE TO BE DONE WITH THE SCHOOL YOUNG ARTIST CONTACT – this is to ensure they are completed and accurate
  • Feb. 23-27: mounted artwork placed in Art Folder and received at the HGEC by
    Feb. 27. Please ensure the work is ready in time for your school’s pick-up day 

March

• Week of March 30-Apr. 8:  
  • School contact must be logged into GEDU to register
  • Registration
    • Students request sessions for the conference
    • Contact parents
    • Ensure outside media release (check with school secretary)
    • Send home permission form and parent letter 
    • Collect $30 (Private Schools $50) from each student for the conference. 
    • Collect student permission slips (including media consent form) with cheques* to cover fees (*some schools cover these expenses for their young artists). 
    • one school cheque payable to School District 73 for $30 per student  (Private Schools $50) registered sent to the HGEC – ℅ Tara Murray
    • covers the registration fee, art workshop supplies & presenters and Young Artists smock for each student

April/May

• The 2026 reception is April 29th, at The Old Courthouse Gallery downtown. Time: 5-7:00 PM
• The 2026 conference is April 29th. 
• Check-in 8:00-8:30 AM.
• The 2026 exhibit is April 29th – May 3rd  

May/June

• June 15 (2026): Young Artists Committee and student presentation at School Board  Meeting – for students whose works have been selected for SBO display