WILLIAMSBURG — The Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center kicked off the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 10, with the opening of its Annual High School Student Show, which runs through Feb. 16.
The show features the work of students from six area schools: Bruton, Jamestown, Lafayette, and Warhill High Schools; Walsingham Academy, and Williamsburg Christian Academy.
The artwork, which includes paintings, photographs, drawings, ceramics, and sculptures, was judged for cash awards by local artist and former art teacher Chrissy Williamson. She presented the awards at a special reception for the students and their guests on Thursday.
“The high school show is always an exciting community outreach event for the Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center and this year is no exception,” said Karen Schwartz, program chair. “We are proud to showcase the work of so many talented students in the area, and it’s always a challenge to choose the award winners. We commend and thank our judge, Chrissy Williamson, for making those hard choices and doing a great job.”
The winners of this year’s show are:
First Place: Holly Archibald, Jamestown High School
Second Place: Manci Sun, Walsingham Academy
Third Place: Elin Criddle, Jamestown High School
Merit awards:
- Abigail Bollinger, Lafayette High School
- Sallie Brooks, Walsingham Academy
- Emily Chapman, Lafayette High School
- Logan Joshua Clark, Lafayette High School
- Mary Drakes, Warhill High School
- Faith Lemley, Warhill High School
- Hannah Martin, Warhill High School
- Elissa Ryan Neenan, Lafayette High School
Honorable Mention Awards:
- Nicholas Bahl-Moore, Lafayette High School
- Jeessica A. Beane, Warhill High School
- Catherine Clinton, Jamestown High School
- Lauren Colpetzer, Jamestown High School
- Ben Delaney, Warhill High School
- Tanna McCarron, Warhill High School
- Ren Percival, Jamestown High School
- Satin Diamond Piggott, Lafayette High School
- Trent Porter, Bruton High School
- Kristine Roseborough, Lafayette High School
- Alisha Scheurmier, Bruton High School
- Whitney Southers, Warhill High School
- Madison Susan Townsend, Lafayette High School
The show, sponsored by Ron and Patricia Rapoport, is being held in WCAC’s Main and Middle Galleries.
WCAC is also exhibiting new artwork by the 2023 Members’ Show winners in the Fireside Gallery, as well as new works in the Artisan Corner. WCAC is located at 110 Westover Ave.; hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For more information please visit the official website.
