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Baldwin High School students Camryn Littleton and Francisco Suriel were selected for the Annual Nassau County High School Student Juried Exhibit and Competition.
The artwork of Baldwin High School seniors, Camryn Littleton and Francisco Suriel, was selected to be included in the 2022 Nassau County High School Student Juried Exhibit & Competition hosted by the Art Guild. The students were recognized at a reception and awards dinner hosted by the Art Guide on Sunday, Nov. 6 before officially kicking off the exhibition. Baldwin families can view both students’ artwork at the Art Guild now through November 26.
The Baldwin school district said approximately 70 artists were chosen to compete out of over 215 submissions. They said the annual virtual exhibit is a wonderful opportunity for young artists to build their resume, increase their personal repertoire in a gallery setting, as well as to win cash prizes for their artwork. This is the first year for Baldwin High School to participate.
“The teachers of the Baldwin High School Fine Arts program have worked diligently to inspire and support opportunities for our advanced art students,” explained Andre Poprilo, director of fine and performing arts for Baldwin Union Free School District. “I am excited to see the Art Guild recognize the work of Cameron and Francisco. This is going to be an especially productive year for ‘Baldwin Arts’!”
The school district said the Art Guild hosts ten gallery shows per year, with juried competition and exhibits and provides an array of weekly classes and weekend workshops for adults, teens and children both in person and online, helping students maximize their artistic skills and creativity.
To be considered for the Nassau County High School Student Juried Exhibit & Competition, participating artists must be a Nassau County high school student and submissions must be original 2D or 3D artwork created in the last two years, among other criteria. All styles from abstract to realism may be submitted.
The school district said both Litttleton and Suriel’s artwork were created during their junior-level art class last year. Littleton’s piece is an acrylic painting of a landscape, while Suriel’s piece is a study of a still life completed in pencil. Both students are currently enrolled in AP Art, the highest and most difficult level art course to take in high school. After graduating, Littleton plans to pursue a career in musical theater and Suriel has chosen to study engineering.
For more information go to TheArtGuild.org.
