2026 Notecard by Nate Adams

The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI), known affectionately as the “Olympics of the Violin,” brings worldwide recognition and cultural acclaim to Indiana. Founded in 1982, the Competition is heralded by the music and media communities as one of the premier competitions in the world.

One of the educational components of the IVCI is the Juried Exhibition of Student Art (JESA), a multi-disciplinary educational program designed to integrate the disciplines of the performing, literary and visual arts. 2026 marks the first year this longstanding program has expanded to the state of Ohio.

The artwork featured on this notecard is one of the thirty 2026 Streeter Hadley Matthews Grand Award Winners, selected from over 8,000 registrations by elementary through high school students representing 121 schools across 52 Ohio counties.

Nate Adams
Grade 1
Westside Christian School, Columbus, OH
Title: Black and Yellow Music
Mixed media
Greg Witt, art teacher