By Kathy Onorato
Multimedia artist Jessica McLeod displays this year’s work at the Spring Gallery of the Arts show at Wiscasset High School. (Kathy Onorato) |
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Wiscasset High School artists and musicians showcased their talent May 22 at the school’s annual Spring Gallery of the Arts.
The school’s cafeteria was transformed into an art gallery, which featured the creativity of Shalimar Poulin’s art students and included pencil drawings, photography, ceramics, and more.
Senior Kristin Cavanaugh (left) shares her work with with classmates Josh Delong and Cass Carr during Wiscasset High School’s art show May 22. (Kathy Onorato photo) |
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Under the direction of Molly Winchenbach, the school’s band and chorus performed a live concert.
The concert band performance was highlighted by Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.” Other band numbers included “Fanfare and Flourishes,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Three Kentucky Sketches.”
Seniors Abby Dunn and Chandler Longfellow sang “Poison and Wine” by The Civil Wars.
The concert choir sang “Dry your tears, Afrika” from “Amistad” and the recently released “Pompeii” by Bastille among their performances.
The following students were recognized for excellence in art:
Art Merit Award: Jacob Gagnon, Brooke Carleton-Wagstaff, Skyler Stickney, Zoie Sprague, Tina Cushing, Kristen Cavanaugh, Ally Lambert, Andrew Delong, Gabby Wenners.
Block-Sutter Excellence In Art Award: Cassandra Crawford, Jessica McLeod.
Bloomin’ Artist Award: Chrystal Mullens, Keara Hunter, Hayhlee Craig, Russell Marr, Hannah Malloy, Jenna Bickford, Hanna Foye, Stephanie Jones.
Quality Student Artists: Grant Hefler, Abby Dunn, Briana Goud, Brandon Goud, Haley Bogaczyk, Kacie Luce, Callie Myers, Chris Perkins.
Visual Arts Honorable Mention: Alexa Burns, art explorations and media arts; Adam Teannie, media arts; Logan Grover, media arts; Brittany Gagnon, ceramics; Sarah Castle, studio art; Alecia Faulkingham, photography; Matt Johnson, photography; Josh Delong, sculpture; Ridge Barns, drawing; Erik Hutchison, sculpture; Aidan Carlson, sculpture; Logan Orr, wood carving and drawing; Brian Meader, drawing; Colin Viele, drawing, painting, ceramics; Avery Thomas, drawing, painting; Gage Schutte, drawing, painting; Kreatiyot Phogareon, drawing, painting.
The Ben Crehore Community Arts Advocate Award: Leonard Meiselman.
Student-Designed Exhibit Exemplars: Tyler Bailey, Samuel Storer, Travis Padilla, Skyler Stickney.
Leadership/Citizenship: Ethan James, Bryan Dunning, Brook Carleton-Wagstaff, Haley Bogaczyk, Chris Perkins, Gabrielle Chapman, Alecia Faulkingham.
Augusta Human Rights Commission Special Exhibit Finalist: Gabrielle Chapman, Nichole Thibeault, Kayla Torgersen, Jessica Bailey, Jessica McLeod, Allysia Miller, Adam Treannie, Jason Campbell, Michael Giles, Logan Grover, Logan Orr, Nathaniel Woodman, Bryan Dunning, Kristen Cavanaugh, Keara Hunter, Grant Hefler, Nate Howard, Kristen Kavanaugh, Brooke Carleton-Wagstaff, Alexa Burn.
