Creativity Shines: Webster CSD Art Students Receive Recognition

Webster Central School District (CSD) is proud to announce that 87 student artworks from Webster Thomas and Webster Schroeder High Schools have received awards in the prestigious 2024 Scholastic Art Awards competition. Students submitted a total of 268 individual pieces and two portfolios, showcasing the impressive creativity and talent within the district.

This annual national competition recognizes outstanding high school artists. Entries are judged regionally by local artists and college art professors at Alfred University’s College of Art. Awards are given at three levels: Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention for both individual works and portfolios. All Gold Key-winning pieces advance to the national competition, with winners to be announced in June.

Webster CSD students receiving Gold Key Awards are Jessica V. (portfolio), Marisa D., Reeze E., Evelyn F., Solomiya L., Valentina M., Kathryn M., Katelyn M. (x2), Anthony R., and Matilda V. Silver Key Award recipients are Cormack A., Alyssa B., Sami B., Hayden D., Jenna E., Devon G. (x2), Abigail G., Alexandra H., Rylee J. (x2), Solomiya L., Natalia L., Dante L., Raegan M., Gabrielle N. (x2), Quinn R. (x2), Lilyan S., Molly S., Kaci V., Jessica V. (x2), and Ava W. Receiving Honorable Mention are Claudia B. (x2), Alyssa B., Rachel B., Sami B., Ella C., Molly C., Kameron D. (x2), Reese E., Evelyn F., Haydin F., Jeremiah F., McKenzie F., Sofia G. (x2), Sara G. (x2), Abigail G., Emily H., Nyah H. (x2), Hunter J., Mya J., Alaina K. (x2), Aubrey L., Jordan L., Alaura M., Olivia M., Shobha M., Raegan M., Gabrielle N. (x2), Anais N., Dillon P., Itahlia P., DaniLee P., Peyton P., Anthony R., Addie R. (x2), Cassandra S., Evie S., Charlotte U., and Jessica V. (x3).

Adding to the excitement, two Webster Thomas students, Evelyn F. and Anthony R., have been nominated for the prestigious American Vision Award at the regional level. This award recognizes originality, skill, and a distinct artistic voice. Regional jurors select up to five nominees, with one from each region ultimately receiving a national American Visions Medal.

The district's success extends beyond the Scholastic Art Awards. At the Start Here student art exhibit held in January at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), two Webster CSD students also earned top honors. Evelyn F. (Webster Thomas) received the School for Arts Fine Arts Studio’s 2D Award, and Brielle N. (Webster Schroeder) won the Bevier Gallery Award, presented to the artist demonstrating overall excellence. This juried exhibit features works selected by RIT's art and design faculty from submissions across the Rochester-Finger Lakes region.