Arts in the Schools
2012 High School Visual Arts Competition Winners
In its 9th year, the Visual Arts Competition (VAC), sponsored by The Orinda Arts Council (OAC), provided nearly a 120 high school students the opportunity to publicly exhibit their art and submit their work for judging by an esteemed panel of accomplished, professional artists.
At the Artists & Awards Reception on March 7th, the OAC proudly announced its winners in the categories of 2D, 3D and Photographic Art:
2D Winners:
1st Place - Kathleen Devlin, 12th Grade, Contra Costa Christian
2nd Place - Hailey Westphal, 12th Grade, Acalanes
3rd Place (Tie) - Erica Howland, 12th Grade, Campolindo & Natalie Korich, 12th Grade, Campolindo
2D Honorable Mentions:
Allison Easter, 12th Grade, Campolindo
Emma Goodacre, 12th Grade, Campolindo
Erin Hansen, 12th Grade, Campolindo
Steven Wetterholm, 12th Grade, Campolindo
Kelly Noah, 12th Grade, Miramonte
3D Winners:
1st Place - Katherine Fearing, 12th Grade, Miramonte
2nd Place - Luke Johnston, 12th Grade, Acalanes
3rd Place (Tie) - Aly Kostecki, 12th Grade, Miramonte & Annelise Olson, 11th Grade, Miramonte
3D Honorable Mentions:
Madison Wheeler, 9th Grade, Acalanes
Rachael Purcell, 10th Grade, Miramonte
Photography Winners:
1st Place - Emily Fuhriman, 10th Grade, Miramonte
2nd Place - Jazmin Morote, 11th Grade, Acalanes
3rd Place - Carolyn Cole, 11th Grade, Acalanes
Photography Honorable Mentions:
Lizzie Mediati, 12th grade, Campolindo
Kelatztli Mendoza, 12th Grade, Bentley
Hudson Davis, 10th Grade, Bentley
The viewers' choice award, "Best of Show," went to Mary Youm, 12th grade, Campolindo. Both viewers' and judges' votes were tabulated in determining the "Best in Show" Award.
Judges for this year included, 2D- Greg Piatt, Tom Taneyhill, Betty Rothaus; 3D-Linda Fleming, Doug Heine, Alexander MacLeitch, Jack da Silva; and Photography-Dave Dondero, Christopher Nickel, Scott McCue.
Guests at the March 7th Artists & Awards Reception enjoyed delicious hors d'oeuvres, delectable cupcakes, and live music provided by the high school musicians of the Altarinda Jazz Band: Philip Hoxie (bass), Bryant Chow (keyboards), and Drew Dowling, (drums).
The VAC was co-sponsored this year by Mechanics Bank, the Educational Foundation of Orinda (EFO), Moraga Educational Foundation (MEF), and Lafayette Partners in Education (LPIE).
For more information about the VAC and other programs, including the popular Orinda Idol competition, please visit OrindaArtsCouncil.org.
Gallery Details
Entries accepted for the 2012 High School Student Visual Arts Competiton will be on display for public viewing at the Orinda Library Art Gallery, 24 Orinda Way, from March 2 - 28th.
Gallery hours are Monday to Thursday, 10am to 8pm; Friday and Saturday, 10am to 6pm; and Sunday 1pm to 5pm.
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2011 Winners
In its 8th year, the Visual Arts Competition (VAC), sponsored by the Orinda Arts Council (OAC), provided nearly a hundred and fifty high school students the opportunity to publicly exhibit their art and submit their work for judging by an esteemed panel of accomplished, professional artists. At the Artist's & Winner's Reception on March 9, the OAC proudly announced its winners in the categories of 2D, 3D and Photographic Art:
2D Winners:
1st Place - Connor Ludwig, 12th grade, Campolindo
2nd Place - David Patty, 11th grade, Acalanes
3rd Place - Laurel Rogers, 12th grade, Orinda Academy
Honorable Mentions:
Krista Waugh, 10th grade, Miramonte
Dana Dean, 12th grade, Bentley
Hannah Laher, 11th grade, Miramonte
3D Winners:
1st Place - Naveed Edalati, 12th grade, Miramonte
2nd Place - Vivek Narayan, 10th grade, Bentley
3rd Place - Bryan Wharton, 10th grade, Acalanes
Honorable Mentions:
Ruth Hoover, 10th grade, Campolindo
Nadia Osokin, 11th grade, Bentley
Ryan Tucci, 11th grade, Miramonte
Photography Winners:
1st Place - Mia Taapken, 10th grade, Miramonte
2nd Place - Yijing Lin, 11th grade, Bentley
3rd Place - Tyler Young, 12th grade, Miramonte
Honorable Mentions:
Ruthie Shapiro, 12th grade, Campolindo
Elodie Kwan, 11th grade, Campolindo
Heidi Roodvoets, 11th grade, Miramonte
The viewers' choice award, "Best in Show", went to Sarah Manley, 12th grade, Campolindo. Both viewers' and judges' votes were tabulated in determining the "Best in Show" Award.
Judges for this year included: Victor Cohen-Stuart, Judith Feins, Greg Piatt, Nancy Daniels, Shawn HibmaCronan, Vicki Jo Sowell, Darwin Marable, Scott McCue, and Jamie Westdal. Guests at the March 9 reception enjoyed live music provided by the Miramonte Jazz Band, delicious hors d'hoeuvres and delectable cupcakes. The VAC was co-sponsored this year by the Educational Foundation of Orinda (EFO), Moraga Educational Foundation (MEF), Lafayette Partners in Education (LPIE), and Lamorinda Patch. For more information about the VAC and other programs, including the popular Orinda Idol competition, please visit OrindaArtsCouncil.org.
Gallery Details
Entries accepted for the 2011 High School Student Visual Arts Competiton will be on display for public viewing at the Orinda Library Art Gallery, 24 Orinda Way, from March 2 - 30.
Gallery hours are Monday to Thursday, 10am to 8pm; Friday and Saturday, 10am to 6pm; and Sunday 1pm to 5pm.
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2010 Winners
The Orinda Arts Council congratulates the winners of the OAC's 7th Annual High School Visual Arts Competition! Over 200 entries were received and the winners announced at the Artists' Reception on March 10, 2010.
2-D Category Winners:
- 1st place--Evka Whaley-Mayda, 12th grade, Bentley
- 2nd place--Marina Kawata, 11th grade, Miramonte
- 3rd place (tie)--Cassandra Cronin, 11th grade, Miramonte
- 3rd place (tie)--Tina Curiel, 12th grade, Campolindo
- Honorable Mentions: Daniel Coleman (Miramonte-12th grade), Jessica Lelmone (Miramonte-12th grade), Caitlin MacAdam (Campolindo-12th grade)
3-D Category Winners:
- 1st place--Daniel Coleman, 12th grade, Miramonte
- 2nd place--Deeqa Mohamed, 12th grade, Bentley
- 3rd place--Andrew Girardi, 11th grade, Acalanes
- Honorable Mentions: Kate Sciamanna (Miramonte-12th grade); Remy Miller (Miramonte-12th grade); Bailey Tumas (Miramonte-12th grade); Jacque Avalos (Miramonte-12th grade); Peter Nork (Acalanes-12th grade)
Photography Category Winners:
- 1st place--Macy Miller, 12th grade, Miramonte
- 2nd place--Ruthie Shapiro, 11th grade, Campolindo
- 3rd place (tie)--John Kennedy, 12th grade, Acalanes
- 3rd place (tie)--Sam Crossley, 10th grade, Campolindo
