The National Scholastic Arts Competition's Palm Beach and Martin Counties Region has announced its 2023-2024 Scholastic Arts Competition winners.
The National Scholastic Arts Competition is the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative students in grades 7-12. More than 4,000 entries were submitted for the Palm Beach and Martin Counties Region.
The Martin County students listed below have been recognized for their creativity, originality and artistic skill. Gold Key winners will have their original artwork displayed at the Regional Scholastic Art Exhibition from April 15 – April 27 at the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. A Gold Key Awards Ceremony will be held on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Gold Key winners will move on to compete in this year's National Scholastic Arts Competition.
Jensen Beach High School:
Nina Puma, Gold Key Award – Drawing & Illustration for “Joy”
Martin County High School:
Tetiana Bilokon, Gold Key Award – Painting for “Oranges Bleeding Blue”
Tetiana Bilokon, Gold Key Award – Drawing & Illustration for “Crocheting Warmth”
Hannah Houser, Gold Key Award – Drawing & Illustration for “Grandfather’s Violin”
Sophia Mestre, Gold Key Award – Drawing & Illustration for “Glass and Orange”
Lilly Larsen, Gold Key Award – Photography for “Lemon Splash”
Brooke Vanderwarn, Gold Key Award – Photography for “Being Observed” and “Astounded”
Cara Waltersdorff, Gold Key Award – Photography for “Reflection”
Mei Lee, Silver Key Award – Digital Art for “Exposure”
Mia Sobrado, Silver Key Award – Drawing & Illustration for “The Heart of Hands”
Kira Eason, Silver Key Award – Drawing & Illustration for “Utter Chaos”
Cynthia Argueta, Silver Key Award – Drawing & Illustration for “Cultura Maya”
Abigale Stachowski, Silver Key Award – Drawing & Illustration for “Man in Green Jacket”
Katelyn Tanis, Silver Key Award – Photography for “Catching Dreams”
Junior Termilus, Silver Key Award – Photography for “Belle the Sad”
Brooke Vanderwarn, Silver Key Award – Photography for “Serenity”
Cara Waltersdorff, Silver Key Award – Photography for “Looking into the Lens”
Kira Eason, Honorable Mention – Drawing & Illustration for “Relax”
Mia Sobrado, Honorable Mention – Drawing and Illustration for “The Heart of Hands”
Isabela Montoya, Honorable Mention – Photography for “Vista Clara”
Brooke Vanderwarn, Honorable Mention – Photography for “Titled”
Cara Waltersdorff, Honorable Mention – Photography for “The Flaming Torch”
South Fork High School:
Mark Garcia, Honorable Mention – Drawing & Illustration for "Cabin in the Woods"
Noah Hulen, Silver Key Award – Drawing & Illustration for "In the Grove"
Olivia Tingley, Silver Key Award - Sculpture for "In the Field"
Mirka Nolasco-Tomas, Honorable Mention - Drawing & Illustration for "Acey"
Amelia Yanora, Honorable Mention – Mixed Media for "Alocasia"
Sophie Jones, Honorable Mention - Drawing & Illustration for "Lost to the Woods"
Julia Argraves, Gold Key Award, American Visions Nominee – Mixed Media for "Eat Your Heart Out"
Julia Argraves, Honorable Mention – Portfolio Art Category for "In My Thoughts and In My Dreams"
Daphne Dalton, Honorable Mention – Mixed Media for "The Art of Deception"
Daphne Dalton, Gold Key Award – Mixed Media for "You Smell Pretty"
Zaida Gonzalez, Honorable Mention – Drawing & Illustration for "Amour Connection"