Second Chances Art Exhibit

The 2024 Second Chances Art Exhibit is planned for Friday, Sept. 06 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in our coveted art gallery on our Blue Jacket campus on South Calhoun St.

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, call Amy Shepherd at 744-1900 or email her at [email protected]. Many of the sponsorships come with pre-show selected artwork for you to own and/or a package of tickets, depending on the level. 

This is our eighth annual event, and we are planning the biggest one ever! Last year's event saw more people in attendance and more artwork purchased than ever before and this year, we have more artists telling stories of triumph than ever before!

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What is it?

The Second Chances Art Exhibit shares success stories of Career Academy graduates. Local artists go through a selection process and are paired with a Blue Jacket graduate to depict their story of trials, tribulations and triumphs through a variety of artistic mediums including acrylic paints, photography, sculpture and many more. These works are showcased and available for purchase on the night of the event and after. The evening is filled with delicious food, live music and incredible art. There are also opportunities to purchase inexpensive prints of each of the pieces for anywhere between $20-$60 depending on size. You will also have the chance to meet the graduates featured in the success stories and learn more about what we do here at Blue Jacket.

The seventh annual Second Chances Art Exhibit will highlight the following local artists:
Jared Applegate
Mindy Bermes
Derek Decker
Paul Demaree
Sayaka Ganz
Angela Hudson
Jordan Kurzen
Valerie McBride
Matt Plett
Jaliyah Rice
Theresa Stephens
Jeremy Stroup
Rachel Von Stroup
Deb Washler

For up to date informatin - follow the event on our Facebook Page.

Meet artists and clients