Young People’s Fine Arts Festival

Judge’s Choice 2023: Self Portrait by Sam Ray, Grade 11 Pinecrest High School

The Young People’s Fine Arts Festival (YPFAF) is the Arts Council’s opportunity to showcase the artistic talents of students in grades K-12 from all of Moore County’s public, private, charter, and home schools. Chosen by each school, all entries are exhibited at Campbell House Galleries in March, which is “Art in Schools” Month.

Download the YPFAF Guidelines & Labels below:


Entry Deadline:  February 10, 2023 by 5pm

2023 Opening: March 3, 2023

In addition to the exhibit, the high school and middle school students’ entries will be judged. The reception will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Campbell House Galleries. The Awards Ceremony will take place at 6:00pm. All awards will be announced except for Elementary School Honorable Mentions.

  • Exhibition Dates:  March 3 – 29, 2023
  • Location:  Campbell House Galleries (482 E. Connecticut Ave., So. Pines, NC)
  • Weekday Gallery Hours:  Weekdays, 10am to 5pm
  • Weekend Date & Hours:  Sat., March 18, 2 to 4 pm

If you have any questions please contact Kate Curtin at 910-692-2787 or via Email.

Past Young People’s Fine Arts Festival winners:

2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 I 2019 I 2018 | 20172016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011