# Event Details - **Event Name**: Exhibit of Excellence 2026 Suffolk Student Art Exhibit - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm - **Event Description**: Exhibit of Excellence The purpose of this exhibit is to display the BEST artwork from Suffolk’s 9-12th grade students. The Exhibit of Excellence will recognize the talent of these students, encourage them, and promote them and their work. Eligible students: 9th - 12th-grade students who live or attend school in Suffolk for the ‘25-’26 School Year including Homeschool students. Students do not need to be enrolled in art classes to be eligible. Awards: Best in Show: $200/ given in honor of Dana Adams First Place: $150 Second Place: $100 Third Place: $75 Honorable Mention: $20/each Juror: John Tobin Jr. brings a wealth of artistic and educational experience to the Exhibit of Excellence. His formal education includes an AA Degree from Allan Hancock College (1970), a BFA Degree from Old Dominion University (1975), and an MA Degree in Curriculum and Teaching from Michigan State University (1992), underscoring a commitment to both practice and pedagogy. Mr. Tobin's extensive career in education involved teaching for the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DODDS) in Germany and Japan for over two decades (1984–2006), and he also served as an Artist in Residence for the National Endowment for the Arts and the Virginia Commission for the Arts and Humanities. His artwork has been recognized with numerous accolades, including multiple "Best in Show" and First Place awards, and is featured in the permanent collections of the Chrysler Museum of Norfolk and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the latter commissioning a unique "Touchable Sculpture" for the visually impaired. A lifetime member of the Virginia Crafts Guild, his work has also been published in books such as “Making Ceramic Sculpture” and “Humor in Craft.” With a career dedicated to creating and teaching art globally, Mr. Tobin provides a seasoned and diverse perspective to this year’s exhibit. Important dates: Work must be dropped off at the Suffolk Art Gallery 118 Bosley Ave. Suffolk, VA 23434 January 22-23 9 am- 5 pm Work not selected for the show must be picked up January 30 9 am-5 pm Opening Reception Award Presentation: February 3 6:30 pm Artwork will be on display for the duration of the show and must be picked up by March 3, 2026 For more information visit our website: www.suffolkartleague.com/exhibits--events.html - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/suffolk/exhibit-of-excellence-2026-suffolk-student-art-exhibit/200029372840153 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 9 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Suffolk - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: 118 Bosley Ave, Suffolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23434 - **lat**: 36.72906 - **long**: -76.59457 - **full address**: 118 Bosley Ave, Suffolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23434 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Exhibit of Excellence 2026 Suffolk Student Art Exhibit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b9414f9bbf6962aa83d60fb6bbb37ee975960691cde5478979f6310df4662617-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcffffff-gmir?v=1770015058 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Exhibit of Excellence 2026 Suffolk Student Art Exhibit being held? - **A:** Exhibit of Excellence 2026 Suffolk Student Art Exhibit takes place on Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 118 Bosley Ave, Suffolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23434. - **Q**: Who is organizing Exhibit of Excellence 2026 Suffolk Student Art Exhibit? - **A:** Exhibit of Excellence 2026 Suffolk Student Art Exhibit is organized by Suffolk Art League. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Exhibit of Excellence 2026 Suffolk Student Art Exhibit is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Suffolk, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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