Whitko High School students honored in Huntington University art show
The winners of Huntington University’s fourth annual High School Art Exhibit were recently named at an artists’ reception.
Winning pieces were on display last week at the Robert E. Wilson Gallery of the Merillat Centre for the Arts at Huntington University.
The show featured 58 pieces from students in grades nine through 12 from high schools in five area counties, including entries from several Whitko High School students.
Whitko winners include: Cole Mishler – second place overall for “Worn Out” lino block print; Anne Kessie – honorable mention for “Horseshoes” on scratchboard; Morgan Terrill – honorable mention for “Bottles” in ink; and Rachel Woodcox – honorable mention for “Mom, Someone Took A Bite” sculpture with clay and metal.“We wanted to provide an opportunity for regional high school students to have a professional quality exhibit to showcase their work,” said Rebecca Coffman, professor of art.
“It’s also a great opportunity to introduce them to Huntington University. Most importantly, we want to celebrate the visual arts being created by high school students in this area,”
The exhibition awards were juried by Huntington University Department of Visual Arts faculty including Rebecca Coffman, professor of art; Ken Hopper, associate professor of art; Lee Shortridge, assistant professor of art; and Barb Michel, visiting instructor in art. Best of show, first place, second place and third place awards along with cash prizes were given.
“There is great variety in the work,” Michel said. “In our evaluations, faculty members were impressed by students’ competence of media and originality.”