MACOMB, Ill., Nov. 2 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:

MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Department of Art & Design will host its ninth Annual High School Art Exhibition & Awards from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in Garwood Hall, the Heating Plant Annex and the University Art Gallery.

The free event is open to all high school students and will feature an art exhibition, portfolio reviews with Department of Art & Design faculty, studio workshops, department tours and lunch for participating students and teachers. Awards, prizes and Department of Art & Design scholarships will also be presented to accomplished high school seniors.

Students are encouraged to submit up to two of their ...