High school students show art in gallery
Ashley Wilson
Issue date: 10/25/07 Section: News
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The artwork of high school students from 12 Florida counties surrounding Florida Southern college is currently being featured in the Melvin Art Gallery, in an exhibit entitled 200 Miles of Art.
Holly Murkerson, director of the gallery, sent out a call for entries to high schools. Students were allowed to submit two entries each, Murkerson said. 75 entries were received, 60 of which are now on display.
The entries on display were chosen by a panel that included Dr. Jim Rogers, professor of art history, William Otremsky, associate professor of art, Joseph Mitchell, adjunct professor of art, and Patricia Lamb, senior coordinator of fine arts for the Polk County school board.
"Choosing [the] works was difficult," Murkerson said.
Ken Rollins, director of the Tampa Museum of Art, juried the pieces blindly, according to Murkerson. First, second and third cash prizes, of $1,000, $300 and $200 respectively, were awarded.
Michael Pazda of the Harrison School of the Arts won the first prize for "Simply Me," a collection of three pictures done in oil stick. Josh Burnett, also of Harrison, was awarded second for his photograph entitled "The Douglas Crash." Third prize went to Jim Kirkwood of H.B. Plant High School for his pen and ink drawing, "The Smoking Woman."
Seven honorable mentions were given out. Each received an award certificate.
All types of media were accepted. Thus, the current show includes jewelry, photography and ink compositions.
"A pretty varied span of media was submitted," Murkerson said.
This show was the first one that included so many counties. Before Murkerson's arrival, the gallery had done shows of students in Polk County alone. However, because of the "exceptional amount of participation, [the gallery] plans to continue [this type of show]," Murkerson said.
The show opened on Oct. 6 to a packed house. Almost 150 people came to see these high school students' hard work on display. The Saturday reception was "wall-to-wall," according to Murkerson.
"[The show] is very interesting. All the pieces are different [regarding] the media and themes-a diverse group of artwork," said Ligia Carvallo, assistant professor of art.
"I think that it is great that these talented high school students get to have their works put on display," said sophomore Monica Myers.
"It is interesting to compare the differences in themes and media in high school art versus the college level," said senior Justin Massing.
The Melvin Art Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 200 Miles of Art exhibit will be featured until Oct. 29.
Holly Murkerson, director of the gallery, sent out a call for entries to high schools. Students were allowed to submit two entries each, Murkerson said. 75 entries were received, 60 of which are now on display.
The entries on display were chosen by a panel that included Dr. Jim Rogers, professor of art history, William Otremsky, associate professor of art, Joseph Mitchell, adjunct professor of art, and Patricia Lamb, senior coordinator of fine arts for the Polk County school board.
"Choosing [the] works was difficult," Murkerson said.
Ken Rollins, director of the Tampa Museum of Art, juried the pieces blindly, according to Murkerson. First, second and third cash prizes, of $1,000, $300 and $200 respectively, were awarded.
Michael Pazda of the Harrison School of the Arts won the first prize for "Simply Me," a collection of three pictures done in oil stick. Josh Burnett, also of Harrison, was awarded second for his photograph entitled "The Douglas Crash." Third prize went to Jim Kirkwood of H.B. Plant High School for his pen and ink drawing, "The Smoking Woman."
Seven honorable mentions were given out. Each received an award certificate.
All types of media were accepted. Thus, the current show includes jewelry, photography and ink compositions.
"A pretty varied span of media was submitted," Murkerson said.
This show was the first one that included so many counties. Before Murkerson's arrival, the gallery had done shows of students in Polk County alone. However, because of the "exceptional amount of participation, [the gallery] plans to continue [this type of show]," Murkerson said.
The show opened on Oct. 6 to a packed house. Almost 150 people came to see these high school students' hard work on display. The Saturday reception was "wall-to-wall," according to Murkerson.
"[The show] is very interesting. All the pieces are different [regarding] the media and themes-a diverse group of artwork," said Ligia Carvallo, assistant professor of art.
"I think that it is great that these talented high school students get to have their works put on display," said sophomore Monica Myers.
"It is interesting to compare the differences in themes and media in high school art versus the college level," said senior Justin Massing.
The Melvin Art Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 200 Miles of Art exhibit will be featured until Oct. 29.
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