Scholastic Art Awards

Five Avon Old Farms students won awards in the 2017 Scholastic Art and Writing regional and national juried art competition. Since 1923, the highly competitive Scholastic Art and Writing Awards has recognized the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation's youth, and provided opportunities for creative teens to be celebrated.

Student artwork will be on display from Jan. 14 - Feb 3 at the Silpe Gallery at the University of Hartford Art School daily from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and weekends from 12 - 4 p.m.

Cristina Pinton, Visual Arts Department Chair, states, "When our artists receive public recognition for their artwork, they understand that they are a part of a bigger picture. They can feel validated and encouraged that their artwork is powerful on a larger level, and that the work they produce is interpreted and appreciated by so many people who don't know their history and background."