Miller Art Museum announced award winners for its 52nd Annual Salon of Door County High School Art, recognizing student artists from across the peninsula during a public reception earlier this month.
The exhibition features work from 105 students in grades 9-12 representing Gibraltar, Sevastopol, Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay and Washington Island high schools. Top honors were presented during an awards ceremony at the April 6 opening.
Awards of Excellence were given to Abigail DeMeuse of Gibraltar, Lilian Saltou of Sevastopol, Audrie Schley of Southern Door, Rowan Ploor of Sturgeon Bay and Thomas Pratt of Washington Island.
Honorable Mention recipients included Molly Virlee of Gibraltar, Lola Georgenson of Sevastopol, Angelina LeCloux Herrera of Southern Door, Ryan Felhofer of Sturgeon Bay and Teagan McGrane of Washington Island.
The Jim Rericha Legacy Award was presented to Sevastopol senior Gianna Roman for her piece, “Jalapeno Popper aka JP.” The $100 award honors the late longtime Sevastopol art teacher and theater director, whose legacy continues through an annual gift.
Award winner Gianna Roman said the piece highlights her creativity and perspective.
“I really didn’t have a specific direction when I started, my art teacher, Mr. Kim told me to keep going and it really turned out amazing, I think it's cute.” Roman said.
Roman looks to keep her passion for art going after her graduation this summer. “I think I’ll keep art as my hobby as I pursue my future career in fire prevention and firefighting.”
The exhibition remains on view through May 23. Admission is free and open to the public.
