Warminster student wins first-place at PSEA Art Show

William Tennent’s Maria Smirnova took first-place at the Pennsylvania State Educators Association “Touch of the Future” show, hosted by Arcadia University in Glennside.

Smirnova won the Traditional Silver Print category with a piece, titled, “Self Portrait.” The event featured 253 works of art from students representing 27 public school districts throughout Bucks and Montgomery Counties.

Hatboro-Horsham artist Cassidy Quattro’s black and white drawing titled, “Voice of a Revolution,” was picked “Best of Show.” Quattro was also awarded $200.

The show, which was in its 28th year, was open from March 1 through March 19. Prizes were funded by the Mideastern Regional Pennsylvania Education Association.

Souderton’s Sabrina Marks was second and won $150 with a black and white drawing, titled “Monocle.” James Griffin of Jenkintown was third with an Oil Painting titled, “Ethan.” He also took home a $100 prize.

The PSEA also purchased two pieces of art that will be permanently displayed in the PSEA Mideastern Regional office in Montgomeryville. Each of the artists were awarded $150.

Shannon O’Malley of Pennsbury had her 3D functional stained glass lamp, titled “Shades of the Sea” purchased. Lower Merion student Dan Matthews’ acrylic painting,titled “Suburnscape, will also be displayed.

The PSEA also awarded $50 to the winners of 14 categories. The following is a list of all winners and also their teachers:

First Place “Best of Show”: Cassidy Quattro; B/W Drawing; “Voice of a Revolution,” Hatboro-Horsham. Teacher: Lauren Weisberg.

Second Place “Best of Show”: Sabrina Marks; B/W Drawing; “Monocle,” Souderton. Teacher: Ginny Perry.

Third Place “Best of Show”: James Griffin; Oil Painting; “Ethan,” Jenkintown. Teacher: Jason Slowik

Digital Imaging/Computer Graphics: Julia Cook; North Penn, “Drawing Story-board.” Teacher: Michael Werner.

B & W Drawing: Becca Watson; Upper Dublin, “Dark Horse.” Teacher: Lynne Pribis

Color Drawing: Ariel Rabinowitz; Council Rock North; “Good Morning.” Teacher: Lynne Haydon.

Fiber-Crafts: Andrea Barnes; Lower Merion, “Milky Abyss.” Teacher: Louise Pierce.

3D Functional: Tara Ryan, Central Bucks South, “Lemon Jar.” Teacher Tina Warren.

Jewelry/Metals: Shaina McCullough, Upper Merion, “Untitled.” Teacher: Megan Bishop.

Painting (Acrylic/Oil/Watercolor): Nathan Parry; Upper Moreland, “Untapped.”

Teacher: Alexander Pinguli.

Digital Photography: Sydney Doblin, Harriton, “Childhood.” Teacher: Peter Murray.

Traditional Silver Print: Maria Smirnova, William Tennent, “Self Portrait.” Teacher: Kristen King.

Printmaking: Sunny Choi, Upper Moreland, “Road Adversity.” Teacher: Lorielle Anderson.

2D Mixed Media: Emily Counts, Spring-Ford, “Corner of 2nd Avenue.” Teacher: Linda Crane.

3D Mixed Media: Rebecca Rethgeb, Pennsbury, “Linens.” Teacher: Kelly Washington.

3D Single Medium Sculpture: David Moyer, Souderton, “Paper Pineapple.” Teacher: Sue Wright.

2D Design (no digital): Melody Cheng, Upper Dublin, “Foxes Sinking in a Carousel Sea.” Teacher: Lynne Pribis.

Juror’s Prize: Sam Levson, Upper Moreland, “Congruent & Rejection.” Teacher: Alexander Pinguli.

(Photo/Submitted to Patch: Traditional Silver Print: Maria Smirnova, William Tennent, “Self Portrait.”)

(Photo/Submitted to Patch: First Place “Best of Show”: Cassidy Quattro; B/W Drawing; “Voice of a Revolution,” Hatboro-Horsham. )

(Photo/Submitted to Patch: Second Place “Best of Show”: Sabrina Marks; B/W Drawing; “Monocle,” Souderton. )

(Photo/Submitted to Patch: Third Place “Best of Show”: James Griffin; Oil Painting; “Ethan,” Jenkintown.)