Top High School Artists In Marin County Spotlighted At Local Exhibit

SAN RAFAEL, CA — Youth in Arts presents the 35th annual Rising Stars exhibition, showcasing over 130 pieces of juried artwork from Marin County high school students across all school types from Feb. 7 to April 3.

The exhibition, a long-standing tradition since its founding in 1991, will be on display at the YIA Gallery, located at 917 C St. in the Downtown San Rafael Arts District. Art enthusiasts are welcome to view the diverse collection — which includes drawings, paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures, mixed media and digital artwork — weekdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission is free.

This year's Rising Stars attracted submissions nominated by visual art teachers from 14 Marin County high schools. A panel of volunteer judges, including Marissa Gianno of Marrow Gallery, Sarah Shepard of Sarah Shepard Gallery and Travis Weller of Look West Gallery, blindly adjudicated the work.

Awards will be presented for best in show, best in category, merit and honorable mention.

The exhibition also features special awards selected by key local institutions, including sponsors College of Marin, Dominican University of California, The Scott Kaplan & Laurel Graver Fund, and Riley Street Art Supply.

The public is encouraged to attend the Artist Award Reception on Feb. 7, from 1-3 p.m. at the YIA Gallery to celebrate the young artists.

Participating high schools include Archie Williams High School, Marin Academy, Marin Catholic High School, Marin School of the Arts, Novato High School, Redwood High School, San Domenico School, San Marin High School, San Rafael High School, Tamalpais High School, Terra Linda High School, The Branson School and Tomales High School.

Founded by artist Susan Diglioni and stewarded by Youth in Arts since 2011, Rising Stars continues its legacy of celebrating and recognizing the next generation of creative talent in Marin County.