The Salem Arts Association is excited to offer “Young at Art”, a showcase of artwork from local teenagers. This collection of artworks is created by students from Salem public, private, charter school students, and members of Salem-based organizations between the ages of 13 -19. This exhibition has been installed in our brand new "Pickering Wharf Gallery" at Salem Arts Association's new location. |
Award Winners!
Winners were chosen by our Salem Arts Association Exhibitions Curator, Heather Meri Stewart, and Board President James Bostick. We salute all our young artists participating, however the following students are deserving of additional recognition.
Second PrizeKaylyn Sverker "Pieces of Me" "The artist effectively deconstructs herself while composing multiple mediums of photography and printmaking, engaging color to amplify the mood of this creative and sculptural composition. We're left wondering if this image experiences completion or an endless tension of separation." | Third PrizeJakari Maupin "Self" "Through the use of pop-culture, ethnography, symbolism, and surrealism the image takes us on a journey through this artist's unique mind map. This is a very individual portrayal representing the sort of unrelenting and sometimes competing influences most have spinning and engaging within us. There's a poignant beauty within the chaos composed here. |
Honorable MentionsChristopher Curran-Cardarelli "Unfinished Business" Digital Photography, $50.00 Emma LeColst "Vermont in the Rain" Watercolor, $35.00 Rauliz Paez "Untitled" Digital Photography, $50.00 Jessica Valatka "Imagination" Acrylic and Watercolor on Wood, NFS Morgan Reeves "Colors of the Wind" Printmaking, NFS |
Support our Young at Art Students
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Artwork List
Name | Title | Medium | Awards |
Christopher Curran-Cardarelli | Decommissioned | Digital Photography | |
Christopher Curran-Cardarelli | Unfinished Business | Digital Photography | Honorable Mention |
Christopher Curran-Cardarelli | Lynn | Digital Photography | |
Julia Evdokimov | Act of the Monarchs | Digital (Google Draw) | |
Julia Evdokimov | Duck at Dawn | Colored Pencil | |
Sophia Rose Fritz | Alien Attack | Gel Pen and Watercolor Markers | |
Quentin Gangle | Exotoc Turtle | Markers (Pentel) | |
Emma LeColst | Vermont in the Rain | Watercolor | Honorable Mention |
Emma LeColst | Silent Dusk | Watercolor | |
Emma LeColst | Buddha | Acrylic on Canvas | |
James Levesque | Great White Heron | Watercolor | |
James Levesque | Insect Series (Set of 3) | Markers (Pentel) | |
James Levesque | Dahlia | Markers (Pentel) | |
Jakari Maupin | "Self" | Pencil and Marker on Paper | Third Prize |
Lucas Nieto | Self-Portrait | Colored Pencil | |
Lucas Nieto | PEM Inspirations | Markers (Pentel) | |
Lucas Nieto | Abstract Fruit | Markers (Pentel) | |
Rauliz Paez | Untitled | Digital Photography | Honorable Mention |
Morgan Reeves | Colors of the Wind | Printmaking | Honorable Mention |
Erin Survilas | Mind Warp | Oil Painting | Best in Show |
Erin Survilas | Nautilus | Watercolor | |
Erin Survilas | Sunset Cruise | Watercolor | |
Erin Survilas | Sick with Envy | Oil Painting | |
Kaylyn Sverker | Bird Box | Mixed Media | |
Kaylyn Sverker | Pieces of Me | Print Making | Second Prize |
Jessica Valatka | Imagination | Acrylic and Watercolor on Wood | Honorable Mention |
Jessica Valatka | Bessie Coleman | Acrylic on Canvas | |
Jessica Valatka | Vessel; Abstract | Acrylic on Canvas | |
Jeremy Valatka | Life in India | Digital Photography |
Salem Arts will be awarding two scholarships to local High School seniors who will be pursuing higher education in the Arts.
The Paula Beaulieu Scholarship, will be awarded to one deserving Salem High Graduating Senior.
The Ellen Hardy Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving graduating senior from any Salem school or program, including Salem Arts Association Student Artist Members.
Application forms and rules for these scholarships are available on our website (salemarts.org/scholarship).
Scholarship winners will be announced in May 2020.
Scholarship Application