Homewood-Flossmoor High School students took top honors in a juried art exhibition and earned early $1 million in scholarships.
The pieces were exhibited at the 6th annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition at the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago on Feb. 24. The exhibition is a not-for-profit whose mission is to enhance the creative educational landscape.
in Photography award at the
Illinois High School Art
Exhibition. (Provided photo)
More than 800 works from 120 high schools were on display. Judging was done in eight categories.
embroidery on
racquets was named
Best of Show in
Mixed Media.
H-F was one of just four schools to have three award winners.
H-F’s Fine Arts Department also had seven seniors who submitted portfolios for judging in the Illinois High School Senior Scholarship Exhibition. This show awards prizes and scholarships to student who will pursue a career in fine arts in college.
creative panels titled “Our
Earth” won the Best of Show
in Design award.
There were more than 500 works on display, including pieces by Adam Freeman, Caroline Koranda, Caroline Larocca, Shallon Malfeo, Emma McKillip and Valeria Nieves.
“Our art students are really fantastic. They are incredibly hard workers dedicated to their craft,” said teacher and Fine Arts Department chair Jackie Wargo. “I am so happy for them that they are recognized for their skill and creativity on a state-wide level. I am truly privileged to work in a department with these students and with our tremendous faculty.”