41st Student Art Show

A multimedia juried art exhibit featuring 80 junior and senior high school artists selected by their art teachers from 10 Fairfield County high schools.   The exhibit runs from February 23 to March 20 with an opening reception Sunday March 2, 4-6. Free admission.

Dates:  February 23-March 20, opening reception Sunday March 2, 4-6

Hours: Thursday/Friday 11-3, Saturday/Sunday 12-3

Gallery: Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery

39 Franklin Street, Stamford, CT 06901

203 325 1139

www.stamfordartassociation.org
The juror was Bruce Dunlop, art instructor at Silvermine and Western Connecticut Collage. At the opening reception on Sunday March 2, 4-6 Mayor David Martin of Stamford will present the awards, which total $2500,  and are contributed by area businesses and individuals. The exhibit is sponsored in part by a CAPP grant from the City of Stamford and a grant from the Kuriansky Foundation.

 The first place winners in the 5 categories are

Portfolio – Keyri Aquino, Stamford High School  “Save Rock and Roll” digital photograph

Photography/Printmaking – Jack Maffucia,  Fairfield Ludlowe, “Hostage of Her Mind” digital photograph

Painting – Abigail Smith, Convent of the Sacred Heart, “Sunset over the Highway” oil

Mixed Media  – Elizabeth Brown, Fairfiled Warde, “Springs of Joy” digital photograph with poem

Drawing – Maggie Ellison, Convent of the Sacred Heart, “A Peek Inside”  pencil