See what it's like to study art at Washburn!

When: Friday, November 6, 2026
Where: Art Building, Washburn University Campus

High School Art Day is a free, day-long event specially designed to introduce high school students interested in art to the faculty, facilities and features of Washburn University. You'll attend a variety of art workshops taught by Washburn University Art Department faculty and advanced art students, and you can enter an art exhibit and competition exclusively for those who attend High School Art Day.

High School Art Day is open to all high school students, but advanced art students who are considering studying art or art education at a public university such as Washburn would benefit most. 

A Washburn student explains a ceramics conept to high school students.

Schedule

Workshop information to come!

  • 8 - 9 a.m. – Check In, View Student Exhibit
  • 9 - 9:50 a.m. – Workshop Session 1
  • 10 - 10:50 a.m. – Workshop Session 2
  • 11 - 11:50 a.m. – Workshop Session 3
  • 11:50 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch and Awards Ceremony (Washburn A/B, Memorial Union)
  • 1 - 1:50 p.m. – Workshop Session 4
  • 2 - 2:50 p.m. – Workshop Session 5
  • 2:50 p.m. – Uninstall exhibition artwork to take home, departure

Art Exhibit/Competition winners will be announced during the lunch and awards ceremony. Lunch is provided.
Students walk through a display of high school art competition art work.

Student Art Exhibit/Competition

The Washburn University Art Department is hosting the High School Student Art Exhibition featuring the work of High School Art Day attendees. The exhibit will take place Oct. 28 - Nov. 6 (exhibit closes 3 p.m. on October Nov. 6) in the John R. Adams Gallery, located in the Art Building at 1746 SW Durrow Drive, Topeka, KS. The gallery is open to the public:

  • Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
  • Saturday/Sunday: Closed

A reception will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 5 – 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Thank you

Thank you for support from the Friends of Mabee Library, College of Arts and Sciences, Washburn University Admissions, Ichabod Shop, Center for Student Success and Retention and the Mulvane Art Museum.

Interested in bringing students to Art Day?

Art teachers interested in bringing their students to High School Art Day next year should fill out the High School Art Day interest form. Teachers will be contacted with a form to have students register individually.

GET IN TOUCH WITH Department of Art

Art Department
Art Building, Room 101
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.1125
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
art@washburn.edu

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