McPHERSON, Kan. — Each year, McPherson College invites Kansas high school students to exhibit their best art and compete for prizes and scholarships at the Art POP exhibition in Friendship Hall at the college. This year, Ann Zerger, professor emeritus of McPherson College and former art professor, will be the juror.
Art from 15 high schools statewide includes 92 art pieces. The exhibit features work from high school students attending Attica, Atwood-Rawlins County, Concordia, Free State-Lawrence, Herington, Hesston, Hutchinson, Inman, Junction City, McPherson, Moundridge, Pike Valley, Salina Central, Smoky Valley, and Uniontown.
The exhibition is open to the public during business hours. A closing reception and awards ceremony are scheduled for Thursday, November 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with the awards announcements beginning at 6 p.m.
About McPherson College
McPherson College’s mission is to “develop whole persons through scholarship, participation, and service” within a career-focused liberal arts environment. In 2023, the college secured an unprecedented $1B commitment to its endowment, marking one of the largest single endowment commitments of any small liberal arts college in the U.S. Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Money Magazine, and the Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For,” McPherson College is renowned for its innovative programs. Its Automotive Restoration program, the first four-year degree program of its kind, made history when a student-restored Mercedes-Benz 300 S earned a class award at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – the first time a student-restored car received such an honor at the prestigious Concours. Learn about all of its programs at www.mcpherson.edu.
