ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The third Annual Belmont County Celebration of the Arts will be held at the Ohio Valley Mall March 26-29.

The Celebration includes the Belmont County Schools High School Art Show and the Visual and Performing Arts Showcase.

Exhibits will be displayed Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29. Awards will be given in the following categories: Teachers’ Choice Awards, Merit Awards and The People’s Choice Award.

Teachers’ Choice Awards winners, first to fifth place, will be determined by art teachers. Teachers do not vote for their own pieces.

From the Teachers’ Choice winners, the top three from each school will comprise the “Top 21 Pieces for Belmont County” and receive a Rosette Ribbon and a $20 gift card.

Merit Awards will be assigned to certain pieces that do not earn another award.

The People’s Choice Award will be voted on by members of the public to choose their favorite piece from the high school exhibit only. All students receive a certificate of participation.

The Visual and Performing Arts Showcase will feature artwork from elementary and middle school students will be on display Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29.

Performances will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28.

All are welcome to attend at no charge and encouraged to come and enjoy a day at the Ohio Valley Mall and experience the amazing fine arts talents of the Belmont County students.