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Talented East Islip Artists Showcased At SCALA Virtual Exhibition
East Islip's Robert Camlet was awarded the BACCA's Choice Award on April 28.
Press release from the East Islip School District:
May 12, 2021
Seven talented East Islip High School students – Robert Camlet, Emma Jakits,
Alessandro Jarvis, Brandon Jinete, Kelli Karlin, Nick LaRocca and Sarah Piccinini – were
selected for display at this year’s SCALA Art Showcase 2021 Virtual Exhibition, presented
by the Suffolk County Art Leaders Association in partnership with the Babylon Citizens
Council on the Arts. Camlet was awarded the BACCA’s Choice Award on April 28.
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“We are excited to have some of our most talented seniors featured at SCALA,
showcasing works they created for their AP Art course,” teacher Dan Figliozzi said. “I'm
really proud of Rob for winning this well-deserved award,” Figliozzi said. “He is so talented
and has continued to grow as an artist throughout this year. He lands at the top of his class,
making some of the most exciting digital pieces I have seen all year. His body of work is
tremendously successful. Our Senior Portfolio artist, Sarah Piccinini, has been creating a
beautiful body of work this year that explores her connection with nature. In these self-
portraits, Sarah takes a mixed-media drawing approach, creating works on found cards and
using reclaimed unconventional materials. I continue to be impressed with her vision and
her voice as an artist.”
“These students were chosen for their continued growth, hard work and
demonstration of excellence in their art courses during their high school career,” said
teacher Heather Toomey. “Each of the seniors has taken a variety of courses and developed
their own personal style. I could not be prouder to have them represent East Islip High
School in this show.”
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“Alessandro is a very talented freshman in Studio Art,” teacher Amarilis Singh said.
“His work is detailed, and his efforts made me want to recognize him for this prestigious
show.”
Nine East Islip Middle School students were also chosen for SCALA: Sarah
Alexander, Danna Perez, Fernancia Pierre, Arianna Rodriguez, Dilana Schwartz, Anna
Sweet, Ella Tantillo, Natalia Walsh and Casy With.
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