Announcing This Year's 6th Congressional District High School Art Competition Awards

Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of hosting this year’s 6th Congressional District High School Art Awards at Montserrat College of Art. It was a privilege to view the products of so many talented artists. Fostering creativity is a critical part of our cultural development, and this competition is an excellent way to showcase students’ unique skills. This year’s winning piece, "Lost" by Riley McCarthy will hang in the U.S. Capitol, among the winning creations from all over the nation. I look forward to seeing it among the premiere works from other young artists from across the country for the next year.

The award winners are as follows:

GRAND PRIZE: Riley McCarthy, "LOST"

Manchester-Essex Regional High School

FIRST PRIZE: Maxx Manfre, “CITY”

Beverly High School

SECOND PRIZE: Jose Tejada, “Under Water”

Peabody Veterans Memorial High School

THIRD PRIZE: Alicia Quimby, “Constantino”

Masconomet Regional High School

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Julia Paccone, “Untitled”

Manchester-Essex Regional High School             

Jessica Giacchino, “Necklace Series I, Lindsy”

Masconomet Regional High School

Rachel Wallace, “Moray”

Newburyport High School          

Claire Weaver- Zeman, “Sunlight Safari”

Swampscott High School

BEST OF SCHOOLS:

Amesbury High School: Jesse Magnifico, “Day Trip”

Bishop Fenwick High School: Amanda Harrington, “Self – Portrait”

Danvers High School: Katherine G Lantych, “Anabelle”

Gloucester High School: Jennifer Palazola, “Embedded by Nature”

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School: Chloe Leigh, “Interactions”

Homeschooled, Salem: Kaitlyn Fabre, “Tender Love”

Ipswich High School: Luke Welling, “Woodshop Exploration”

Landmark School: Motoria Usovicz, “Hansel and Gretel Movie Poster”

Lynn Classical High School: Katherine Russell, “The First Wind-Up Mouse”

Lynn English High School: Jamie Mah, “My Horse”

Marblehead High School: Mosheh E. Tucker, “Ego”

Newburyport High School: Arianna Florenza, “High Tea”

North Andover High School: Eric Antinoro, “Through My Eyes”

Pentucket Regional High School: Sarah Wiles, “Ozzy”

Rockport High School: Chelsea MacDowell, “Self Portrait”

St. John's Preparatory School: Henry Gustafson, “Sea Breeze”

St. Mary's High School: Maria Afflitto, “Spring Beauty”

Swampscott High School: Colleen Curtis, “Shades of Synchronicity”

Triton Regional High School: Erin Holloran, “Wilderness Walk”

Wilmington High School: Savannah Hubbard, “Street Performer”.