Sign the Virtual Guest Book

For those who weren't able to see it, check out the preview below and sign the virtual guest book.

If you were able to make it to the exhibit in person, Feel free to sign the guestbook again, but this time virtually.



About The Artists

The talented students from every City of Newport News Public School have contributed to this exhibit.

Please come see their work to learn more about them as individual artists.

About the Exhibit

The talented artwork of students from every Newport News public school will be displayed in the Newport News Community Gallery at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center beginning Saturday, February 4, with an opening reception from 1-3 p.m.

The Citywide Student Art Exhibit is open to the public and available for viewing Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center is closed on Sunday. The exhibit concludes on Tuesday, February 28.

Words from Newport News Public Schools

Newport News Public Schools believes all of the arts are important and contribute to student growth and development, the Visual and Performing Arts Department is taking the opportunity to celebrate

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An Opening Reception will take place on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. to mark the opening of the exhibition from Feb. 4 through Feb. 28, 2023.


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Reception Images



Exhibit Images