Virtual 2021 Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition

Victoria Fernandez, We All Hold Hands, 2020. Acrylic and watercolor. National American Visions Award and Gold Medal in Painting. Grade 12, Pius XI Catholic High, Milwaukee, Cathy Burnett, instructor.

The Milwaukee Art Museum recently posted its virtual 2021 Scholastic Art Awards exhibition. The Milwaukee Art Museum website explains, "This year marks the 45th (and first virtual!) Scholastic Art Awards: Wisconsin Exhibition hosted at the Milwaukee Art Museum. More than two hundred artworks by Wisconsin students in grades 7–12 are featured in this annual exhibition that celebrates young talent in our state. The juried exhibition is drawn from over 1,800 submissions in the categories of Architecture & Industrial Design, Ceramics & Glass, Comic Art, Design, Digital Art, Drawing & Illustration, Editorial Cartoon, Expanded Projects, Fashion, Film & Animation, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Senior Art Portfolios."

If you have a chance, pop on over to their website to see a full view of all works included in this amazing online exhibition (https://mam.org/exhibitions/details/scholastic-2021.php#scholastic-winners). I am blown away by the shear and complete talent these students have. Check out some of my favorites from the exhibition below. I tried to pick one favorite from each category in the exhibition. Enjoy my favorites!

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Julian Robinson, The Oculus. Gold Key. Grade 10, Brookfield East High School, Vicky Molitor, instructor.

I enjoy the lighting and shadows in this one a lot. ​

Shannon Carlson, Silhouette. Silver Key. Grade 12, Shorewood High School, Jessica Mohagen, instructor.

The aesthetic of this one is beautiful.

Colette Stoye, Agnes. Gold Key. Grade 11, Whitefish Bay High School, Tanner Teipel, Instructor.

I love comics, graphic novels, and manga. I would definitely read this one based on the first page. 

Sophia Kunstman, Fever Family. Gold Key. Grade 11, Madison West High School, Jennifer Engelbart, instructor.

Love the style of this one. 

Lio O’Shasky, Authenticity. Gold Key. Grade 12, Oak Creek High School, Laura Dorow, instructor.

​At first I didn't realize that behind the young man looking into the mirror there were many eyes watching in the background of the reflection. It gave me the goose bumps! 

Curtiss Holley, Needles and Pins. Silver Key. Grade 12, Brookfield Academy–Upper School, Elaine Buckley, instructor.

Beautiful. I would love to buy a pair of these for my wardrobe!

Finley Peterson, The Book Dress. Gold Key. Grade 12, Oconomowoc High School, Clarinda Lollar, instructor.

What a fascinating idea!

Sonja Stein, Stone Troll Vase. Silver Key. Grade 11, New Berlin West Middle High School, Nicki De Koch, instructor.

There's definitely a story waiting to be written about this stone troll!

Helene Holland, The White Lion. Silver Key. Grade 12, Prairie School, Vicki Schmitz, instructor.

I absolutely love this piece!

Kadjata Bah, Lady, Lady. Gold Key. Grade 10, East High School, April Sopkin, instructor.

A very beautiful portrait and fun style. 

 Mason Wood, Memories. Silver Key. Grade 11, Wauwatosa East High School, Kelly Frederick Mizer, instructor.

I enjoyed this one for its texture. 

Megan Hedtke, The View From The Greenhouse. Gold Key. Grade 12, Brookfield Central High School, Sarah Scott, instructor.

That's one detailed print! Love the mark making. 

Shijie Mao, Night alley. Gold Key. Grade 12, St Thomas More High School, Jodi Brzezinski, instructor.

I chose these last two because of my love for Asian culture.

Mira Santo Tomas, “Flying Bowl”. Silver Key. Grade 9, Brookfield Academy–Upper School, Elaine Buckley, instructor.

What talent these students displayed! If you have a child or student who is interested in art or enjoys creating art, I suggest you have them check out what others their age are creating.

Until next time,

​Hannah