Showing Excellence at the Dali Museum

Three students from my visual arts program were recently recognized with Excellence Awards in the 2026 Pinellas County Student Surrealist Exhibit at The Dalí Museum.

Their work was selected among student submissions from across the county and will be featured as part of the annual exhibition celebrating surrealist-inspired creativity.

The exhibit encourages students to explore imaginative thinking, symbolism, and unexpected visual storytelling inspired by the surrealist tradition and the legacy of Salvador Dalí. Each year, students experiment with dreamlike imagery and conceptual ideas that challenge viewers to see the world in new ways.

The recognition reflects the dedication and creative exploration that these young artists brought to their work. Opportunities like this allow students to see their ideas move beyond the classroom and into a professional museum setting.

More information about the exhibition can be found through the official sources below:

• Pinellas County Schools announcement
https://newsroom.pcsb.org/news/p-clone/~board/latest-news-latest-news-73639/post/see-the-2026-pinellas-county-student-surrealist-exhibit-at-the-dali-museum

• Official Dalí Museum online exhibition
https://thedali.org/exhibit/student-surrealist-art-exhibit-online-2026-pinellas-county/

Programs like the Pinellas County Student Surrealist Exhibit give young artists the opportunity to share their creativity with a broader audience while celebrating imagination, originality, and artistic experimentation.