THE ARTS BUILD CONFIDENCE
For over a decade, local schools across the county have united to showcase the talented students in our area. The event features an exhibition of visual art chosen by teachers, live sneak-peek performances of high school musicals, and more.
In 2025, the student showcase expanded to include a variety of art forms, such as visual art, performance art, and even literary art. This event celebrates the talented young artists and creatives in Orange County, providing the public with a glimpse into the emerging artistic talent within our community - representatives of the future of the arts. The Arts Build Confidence Showcase signifies an exciting beginning for many promising careers.
Participants in 2025 Included:
High Schools:
Cornwall Central High School, John S. Burke Catholic High School, Middletown High School, Minisink Valley High School, Monroe-Woodbury High School, Pine Bush High School, Port Jervis High School, Warwick Valley High School, Washingtonville High School, Tuxedo Park School, Tuxedo UFSD, and Valley Central High School
Middle & Elementary Schools:
Chester Elementary School, Circleville Middle School, Crispell Middle School, E J Russell Elementary, George Grant Mason Elementary, John S. Burke Catholic School, Maple Hill Annex, Monhagen Middle School, Monroe-Woodbury School District K-8, Otisville Elementary School, Pakanasink Elementary School, Pine Bush Elementary School, Port Jervis Middle School, Presidential Park Elementary School, Sanfordville Elementary, South Middle School, Twin Towers Middle School, Warwick Valley Middle School, Washingtonville Middle School, and William A. Carter Elementary School
ARTS BUILD CONFIDENCE SHOWCASE
For over a decade, local schools from across the county have come together to showcase the talented K-12 grade students living in our area. The event features an exhibition of teacher- selected visual art, live sneak-peek performances of high school musicals, and more.
Arts Build Confidence Student Arts Showcase 2026
Saturday, February 21, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Middletown Galleria Mall at Crystal Run
Admission: Free and open to the public
Are you an educator or school administrator in Orange County interested in showcasing your students’ work? We welcome participation from public, private, and charter schools across the county.
Educators may register their students to participate in:
High School Visual & Literary arts exhibitions
Elementary and Middle School Digital Artwork displays
Please complete the registration form below for full participation guidelines, submission requirements, and important deadlines.