The Weakley County Schools Arts Festival is a celebration of creativity and imagination in music and the arts through the talents of students representing all ages in all 10 of Weakley County's schools. The annual event highlights categories of painting, drawing, photography, as well as 3D, Sculpture, or Mixed Media. The festival boasts the interesting Upcycled Exhibition, which is the practice of repurposing unwanted objects or items in order to turn it into to a creative piece of genius. Upcycled this year included Guitars As Art. Incredible live music was provided by talented students who attend Weakley County Schools.

The mission of the Weakley County Schools Arts Festival is to celebrate and support the diverse artistic talents in all students, inspire creativity and collaboration among students, emphasize the importance of arts education, and engage families in nurturing artistic expression for child(ren) at home.

The top three works in each age-level and category will be identified by each school and submitted for judging by a panel of professionals in the art world. Judges will be evaluating creativity, skill, and overall presentation.

Students can submit work in the following age levels and categories in their school:

Age Levels:

• Pre-K through 2nd Grade

• 3rd - 5th Grade

• 6th - 8th Grade

• 9th - 12th Grade

Categories:

• Painting

• Drawing

• Photography

• Mixed Media

• Digital Art

• Printmaking

• Woodworking

• Metal Working

• Ceramics

• Fiber

• Art produced with recycled/repurposed materials

• A panel of professional artists will select a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner in each category based on creativity, skill, and overall presentation.

• Art work will be available for viewing at the Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., April 5, at Gleason School. Guests can view the entries while enjoying a program of music and theater.

• The awards ceremony announcing the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will begin at 1:00 p.m.

• First place winners will garner a cash prize, trophy, and art apron.

• 2nd and 3rd place will receive medallions and art aprons. All will receive certificates noting their achievement.

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners’ work will be displayed at their City Hall for one month following the festival to allow for more people to view their achievements. Works will be returned the first week of May.

Each year, interest and participation in the festival grows. As our arts program continues to grow, we invite you to be a part of it. Your support, whether big or small, plays a crucial role in empowering our students to explore their creativity and passion.

To donate, checks may be mailed to the Board of Education or dropped off in person. Please make checks payable to Weakley County Schools with "Arts Festival" in the memo line. If you'd like to drop off your donation in person, the Board of Education is open Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 4 PM. Our address is 8319 Highway 22, Suite A, Dresden, TN 38225.

We are available to answer any questions you may have by calling 731-364-2247 or emailing info@wcsk12tn.net!