Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council invites young artists involved in any
pre/K-12 curriculum to submit their art for the upcoming Kids' Art Rocks gallery exhibit.
Kids' Art Rocks is a program of Tibbits and Arts Alive, which celebrates student art. Submitted
artwork from students in or outside of Branch County, including homeschool submissions, is
displayed in the lower level art gallery at the historic Tibbits Opera House.


A judging panel will evaluate submissions, with the top pieces matted and framed with student
bios, to then be leased to area businesses for a year. All pieces hanging in the exhibit are also
eligible for prizes based on votes by attendees. The exhibit will be displayed at Tibbits Opera
House, 14 S. Hanchett St, Coldwater, from May 20 through July 8. There will also be a dessert
reception for all artists and their families, as well as the general public, on July 8 from 6pm to
7pm. Students attending the reception are also entered in a drawing for art supplies.


Artists are asked to drop off their submissions at Tibbits’ Administration Office at 93 W. Chicago
St before 5pm on April 9, 2025. One submission is allowed per person, and must be the
student's own creation. Due to these pieces potentially being leased to local businesses, art
must be appropriate to hang in businesses. Art must be submitted unframed to Tibbits, and
must be a minimum size of eight by ten inches. Mediums can include pencil drawings,
watercolor, pastels, paintings, ink and collages. Artists may feel free to call the Tibbits Office at
517.278.6029 if they have other ideas for submissions, or any other questions.
Visitors can view this and all Arts Alive exhibits during Tibbits events and by appointment, with
no admission charge for the gallery. Visitors are also encouraged to vote for their favorite
artwork.


Arts Alive at Tibbits Opera House showcases a variety of themed gallery shows throughout the
year, highlighting local and regional artists. The current exhibit is “Sunrise, Sunset,” with
upcoming exhibits including “Bird is the Word,” “Savor the Flavor,” and “Heavy Metal.” The
shows rotate approximately every six to eight weeks.

For more information on how to participate in the Kids' Art Rocks exhibit or to learn about
upcoming Arts Alive events, call 517-278-6029, or go to the Tibbits Admin Office at 93 W.
Chicago.