NHS Artists Win In 2010 Scholastic Awards Show

Several Newtown High School Art students were honored recently by having their work selected for exhibition in the 2010 Connecticut Scholastic Awards Show, and with awards from the program.

Sara Hill won three awards for her ceramic, “Psycho Love,” including the Gold Key Award, Artist Vision Award, and the Binney and Smith Best in Ceramics Award. Sara also was presented a Silver Key Award for her ceramic mug titled, “Frank.”

Alyssa Rodriguez was honored with a Gold Key Award for her ceramic buffalo work titled “Thunderfoot.”

Valeria Roman won a Silver Key Award for “El,” a colorful ceramic sculpture.

Kate Cochrane’s inked “Still Life” was awarded a Silver Key Award.

Emily Kimball and Shayne Hindes each received Honorable Mention acknowledgement for their pieces, both called “Self Portrait.”

The exhibit is open to the public Monday through Sunday, until February 5, in the Silpe Gallery at the Hartford Art School on the University of Hartford campus.

The students created the works during classes with NHS teacher Diane Dutchick, Carol Pelligra, or Carol Skolas.