The Franklin College Art Department recently held the inaugural Franklin College High School Art Exhibition, Reception and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 5. The event celebrated the work of high school artists in grades 9-12 from across the state.
Students submitted their works of art in all media and subject matter for the juried competition, with members of the Franklin College art faculty serving as judges. Over $10,000 in prizes and scholarships were awarded to the winners. The Best of Show recipients each received: $100 cash prize and a $2,500 scholarship; the Award of Excellence recipients each received: $40 cash prize and a $1,000 scholarship; the Award of Merit recipients each received: $20 cash prize and a $500 scholarship; and the Honorable Mention recipients each received: a $250 scholarship. Each of the scholarships are four-year renewable scholarships.
Winners in each category included:
Best of Show:
Heather Stutz, “Glass Study Still Life,” Hamilton Southeastern High School
Emily Barnes, “Skeleton,” Hamilton Southeastern High School
Elizabeth Kanemitsu, “Façade,” Floyd Central High School
Painting:
Award of Excellence: Cayla Compton, “Copper,” Hamilton Southeastern High School
Award of Merit: Faith Mackenzie, “Mom,” Hamilton Southeastern High School
Honorable Mention: Kaylee Johnson, “Life, Death, and Rebirth,” Floyd Central High School
Drawing:
Award of Excellence: Adriana Trimpe, “Jar of Marbles,” Franklin Community High School
Award of Merit: Bee Seiter, “A Grocery Store,” Hamilton Southeastern High School
Honorable Mention: Isaiah Schaefer, “37 Hours,” Mater Dei High School
Mixed Media:
Award of Excellence: Polly Fruchey, “Dragonfly,” Canterbury High School
Award of Merit: Megan True, “Planetary Cards,” Canterbury High School
Honorable Mention: Delaney Sherfick, “Leah,” Mooresville High School
Photography:
Award of Excellence: Victoria Zook, “Mother Nature,” Mooresville High School
Award of Merit: Lane Hardee, “Cloaked,” Western Boone High School
Honorable Mention: Megan Panarisi, “Monstera,” Mooresville High School
3D Art:
Award of Excellence: Gabriel Parisi, “Twisted Growth,” Seymour High School
Award of Merit: Abigail Wulf, “The Crown,” Roncalli High School
Honorable Mention: Kenzie Wilson, “Strawberry Teapot,” Whiteland Community High School
For more information, contact the Franklin College Office of Communications at (317) 738-8185.
By: Lola Reed ’24, Pulliam Fellow
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