The League Presents an Exhibition of Outstanding Student Works

(New York, NY): Eighty-five students from The Art Students League’s Annual Concours Exhibitions received the highest mark by jurors and will present their winning works projects in this on-line exhibition. 

Ever since the annual class Concours Exhibitions began at The Art Students League in the early 1900’s, every week during the concours, one outstanding student work from each exhibiting class has been awarded a “red dot” by a juror. These shows are held on a weekly basis in the League’s gallery from January through May each year. The jurors are selected artists and instructors from The Art Students League who make their selection solely based on the quality and accomplishments of the work.

The Red Dot Exhibition presents these awarded works to celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of these students. The tradition of the concours (French word meaning “competition” or “contest”) express a long-standing commitment to French atelier practices. As these practices were applied in America and specifically at The Art Students League throughout the twentieth century, the function of the concours has shifted. Today the exhibitions retain a significant competitive aspect with red dots being awarded to the strongest works, but the shows have evolved into a community-oriented activity that represents a range of artistic styles.

https://www.theartstudentsleague.org/event/red-dot-show/