Art Royalty
2025-2026 Art Royalty
From left to right: Morgan Nielson, Imogen Weight, Lauren Hafen, Clarissa Jensen, Lana Nord, Evelyn Watkins, Slada Crandall, Maggie Minor, and Vivian Sweat.
What is Art Royalty?
The first Art Queen was elected in 1907. At the time, the students of Springville High School–which then included all junior high and high school classes–were responsible for raising money to purchase paintings and sculptures for the museum’s permanent collection. To raise money, a Penny Vote was held.Each year, teachers and students nominated one student from each class. The nominees campaigned by collecting pennies from their classmates. At the end of the campaign period, the nominee who had raised the most money was crowned Art Queen. All of the money raised by the Art Royalty went towards purchasing an artwork selected by the students for the museum’s permanent collection. Once purchased, the Art Queen presented the artwork to the school in an honorary assembly.
Art Royalty has remained a proud Springville tradition for more than 100 years. Although procedures for selecting Art Royalty have changed, the attendants have continued to serve as valued ambassadors for the museum to the community.
During their one-year tenure, Art Royalty assists with museum and community events, especially teen-centered programs. They facilitate the Children’s Tea, Children’s Art Festival, and assist with exhibition openings throughout the year.
