Annual NYSATA Legislative Art Exhibit

The NYSATA Legislative Exhibit is co-sponsored by the New York State Alliance for the Arts in Education (NYSSAE). This student art exhibit is held in the Legislative Well in the Capitol Building in Albany each spring. Legislators from across the state are invited to share the artistic accomplishments of their aspiring artist constituents at a reception for students, parents and teachers.

Mrs. Pazienza with artists Olivia Baker & Andrew Penn

An opening reception to honor the young artists was held on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 12:30-2pm at the “Well” of the Legislative Office Building in Albany.

Legislators and others began speaking at 1pm.

Senator José M. Serrano and Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan were among those advocating for strong arts programs.
 Students, art educators, family members, school officials and many New York State Assembly Members and Senators were in attendance.

The purpose of the exhibit is to showcase the artistic achievements of our young artists and to provide state-wide recogntion to students in elementary through high school.

Works of art by students from the Schodack Central School District were selected for this special exhibit in the Legislative Office Building, “Well” area in Albany.

Representing Maple Hill High School were Caitlin Wemetter (grade 12) and Brittni Curtin (grade 12) with their large self-portraits.  Castleton Elementary School was represented by Olivia Baker (grade 3) for her self-portrait painting and Andrew Penn (grade 3) for his mixed media artwork of his house.

Andrew Penn

Olivia Baker

Mrs. Pazienza with Olivia and family.

Brittni Curtin with family and friends.

Caitlin Wemette and Brittni Curtin

The display board had Brittni's self portrait drawing on top and Caitlin's self-portrait on the bottom.

Caitlin Wemette and family with her self-portrait.

13th Annual High School Juried Regional Exhibition

On Friday March 2nd over 500 people came to the Massry Center for the Arts at the College of St. Rose to celebrate the 13th Annual Juried High School Regional. This year over 500 works from 20 regional school districts were submitted. Only 100 works of art were chosen to display through a special jurying process. Students came to celebrate this accomplishment with family and loved ones and to listen to guest speaker Tim Rollins speak about the importance of a Fine Arts Education and his experience with a group he founded called the K.O.S. crew (Kids of Survival). Maple Hill High School was represented by Brittni Curtin, Caitlin Wemette, Matthew Fiebke, Ian Myers, Samatha Giacomino, Kirsten Geracitano and Alicia Rivers-Barton. This was the second year that both Ian and Matt have been included in this prestigious show. Congratulations to all of the artists and their families. This is a great accomplishment.

Brittni Curtin and family, black and white photo above

Samantha Giacomino and family, self-portrait behind

Caitlin Wemette with mother and sister, photo above

Ian Myers with self-portrait

Alicia Rivers-Barton with family, color digital photograph above

Caitlin Wemette and Ms. Hovish showing off picture (which got cut off)

Ms. Hovish and Kirsten Geracitano with self-portrait

Brittni and Caitlin-Really impressed by the artwork? I think so.

Matt and Ian having a conversation in the gallery

Matthew Fiebke with father and mother, photo above

Guest speaker Tim Rollins discussing student work

Cute Cake!

Gallery Scene

 Kirsten Geracitano with mother and self-portrait

Legislative Art Exhibition

Caitlin Wemette and Brittni Curtin have been chosen as Maple Hill High School's representation at the 22nd Annual Legislative Student Art Exhibition. Both were accepted for their self-portraits.  School districts from across New York State participate in this exhibition.

The NYSATA Legislative Exhibit is co-sponsored by the New York State Alliance for the Arts in Education (NYSSAE). This student art exhibit is held in the Legislative Well in the Capitol Building in Albany each spring. Legislators from across the state are invited to share the artistic accomplishments of their aspiring artist constituents at a reception for students, parents and teachers. Each student receives a certificate from NYSATA and many receive letters and/or photographs from their elected representatives.

Announcing the 22nd Annual Legislative Student Art Exhibition
March 12–16, 2012
Legislative Office Building, “Well” Area, Albany, NY
Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 14, 12:30-2:00 p.m.

13th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition

Seven Maple Hill High School Art Students been juried into the 13th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition. This is a great honor, as the artworks are chosen by a panel of professional artists. This year artwork was juried by faculty members of The College of Saint Rose Art Department. This year 20 schools submitted 500 works of art.  Eighty-eight  2D works were selected and 13- 3D works were selected. Maple Hill High School will be represented by Caitlin Wemette, Brittni Curtin, Matthew Fiebke, Kirsten Geracitano, Alicia Rivers-Barton, Ian Myers and Samantha Giacomino.

The opening reception will  be held in conjunction with Albany's First Friday Events on March 2nd. After your tour of the High School Regional display, we encourage you to check out all the exciting things in downtown Albany. The High School Regional is a unique opportunity to be part of a juried exhibition. The Esther Massry Gallery is an exceptional venue to showcase our talented student artists.

 All are welcome to come support!

RECEPTION

Friday, March 2, 2012

5:00-7:00 p.m.

Awards and Keynote Address

7:00 p.m.

Esther Massry Gallery
The College of St. Rose

1002 Madison Ave.
Albany, NY 12203

Keynote Speaker:

Tim Rollins and KOS

Some beautiful ceramic work!

Mrs. Pazienza's ceramic class has been busy glazing away on various projects. So far they have explored various handbuilding methods including slab and coil and have had lots of practice on the wheel. I will post more pictures soon, but here are a few I took the other day. Aren't they beautiful?!

Stuart Allen

Leaf Plate, Alyxe Perry

Stuart Allen, Bowl

Alyxe Perry, Slab box

Alyxe Perry, slab detail

Alyxe Perry, Coil Pot

Drawing and Painting Self-Portraits

I am so proud of Drawing and Painting! Take a look at a few of the self-portraits from this year. Students used water-soluble wash pencils. They were studying Photorealism. Photorealism is based on using the camera and photographs to gather information and creating a work of art that appears photographic. The term is primarily applied to paintings from the art movement that began in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Photorealism was a reaction against Abstract Expressionism and grew out of Pop Art.

Stuart Allen

Samantha Giacomino

Kirsten Geracitano

Franco Fettuccia

Anna Curtin

Brittni Curtin

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Not too sure why, but something has happened where we can't make or view comments anymore on this blog. I am trying to figure it out. Next week I will be posting FANTASTIC self-portraits created by my drawing class. I am so proud of them.