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Kent Art Association Annual Student Show

Kent Art Association Annual Student Show

Cathy Yang, Frederick Gunn School, Best In Show with her pottery.

Lans Christensen

The student show, which opened on Feb. 9, was plagued with weather delays and problems.

The awards, originally scheduled for the opening, were postponed and became the closing ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Six schools: Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Forman, Marvelwood, Frederick Gunn, South Kent and Millbrook exhibited work by their students. There was art from several students of each school done in a wide variety of artistic styles and mediums. Painting, sculpture, graphic art, and pottery were among the varieties shown.

At the closing award ceremony, Michael Spross, an exhibit co-chairman, said “The criteria for selecting the exhibit was originality, execution, artistic decision, body of work, and serendipity.” One winner from each school was chosen as well as a “best in show” award. Cathy Yang of the Frederick Gunn School won that award with her delicate and charming pottery. School award winners were:

Owen Brown, from Marvelwood

Llewelyn Davis, from Forman

Alex Wilbur, from HVRHS

Selah Witt, Millbrook HS

Thomas Puhalla, South Kent

Rebecca TU, Frederick Gunn

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