Linda Messina, Director - 730-4592
Scholarships
Total University/College Scholarships Awarded to Our Art Students 2011
$1.6 Million
2011-2012 Art Show Dates
May 10 RCM Art Show 6:30 pm
May 15 ALL Elementary Building Art Exhibits
May 17 National Junior Art Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7 pm
(PJG & RCM Students Ceremony to be held at PJG)
May 23 PJG Art Show 6:30 pm
May 23 WMHS National Art Honor Society Ceremony 7 pm
May 31 Annual Senior Art & Technology Exhibit Opening 7-9 pm
Parrish Art Museum Exhibit:
Congratulations to Ward Melville High School art students.
The following students artwork will be on exhibit at the Parrish Art Museum in Southampton from January 28th - February 26th.
The opening is on Saturday the 28th beginning at 5:00 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Anna Whitney
Ryan Dorfman
Alexandra Mos
Marissa Miller
Lindsay Kaplan
Jessica Blicksilver
Leigha Jarett
Emily Adams
Holly Manz
Leanna O'Brien
Shelbi Reilly
Stephanie Shay
Gabi Cossens
Emily Adams
Holly Manz
Leanna O'Brien
Shelbi Reilly
Congratulations to RC Murphy Art Students!
The following student artwork has been accepted into the
Mills Pond House Gallery Youth Art Showcase!
Allana Rosenberg Self Portrait
Alyssa Buckley Self Portrait
Kayla Maloney Charcoal Still Life
Devin Jackson Warring Pieces
Nimra Ghani Swishing Waters
Angela Zhang Me, Myself and I
Students and their families are invited to the Gallery Opening on February 18th. The work will remain on exhibit for all to view and enjoy until March 16th.
Congratulations WMHS Artists!
The following student artwork has been accepted into the
Mills Pond House Gallery Youth Art Showcase!
The following students artwork will be on exhibit in the Smithtown Township Art Council Youth Art Showcase at the Mills Pond House from February 18th - March 16th. An opening reception will be held on February 18th .
Jessica Clemens Christmas Decorations
Daniel Corona Untitled
Bella Gurevich Wedding
Jacyln Padich Untitled
Monica Rahman Untitled
Kerrilyn McDonald Hagred
Elizabeth Serdock Porto Wire Foot
Emily Adams Self Portrait
Holly Manz Self Portrait
Xavier Petromelis Ravenous
Brett Polina Untitled
Caroline Zimmerli Self Portrait
Charlotte Christie untitled
Nevena Marinkovic untitled
Erika Peters untitled
Abbey Siskidis untitled
Alan Wei untitled
Niyati Desai My Twine is Your Twine
Caroline Berrios, Office Supply dress
Students and their families are invited to the Gallery Opening on February 18th. The work will remain on exhibit for all to view and enjoy until March 16th.
BIG NEWS!!!!!
They did it!!!!! The winners of the
National Vans Custom Culture Sneaker Design Competition are:
Mary Kate Anselmini, Robin Caselli, Omar Field Rahman, Holly Manz, Kerrilyn McDonald and Liz Serdock Porto
They brought home the Grand Prize of $50,000 for their outstanding creations for the Vans Sneaker line.
Congratulations and Thank you!!!!!!
Big News
They did it!!! the votes are in and the Ward Melville High School artists are the
Northeast Finalists for the
VANS Custom Culture Sneaker Design Competition. They are off to New York City to compete against the other 4 schools in the country for the $50, 000 Grand Prize. We are all sending our congratulations to Mr. Swierupski and his students and wishing them the very best at the competition. Thanks to all of you who rallied behind the art department and gave support.
Anti-Bullying Video Created at WMHS
Congratulations to senior art students, Kevin Kirluk and Alexis Fallon! their anti-bullying video titled;
Every Seven has been selected to be shown at the
Suffolk County Film Commission's First Exposure event at the Huntington Cinema Arts Center on May 15th @ 4 pm. Additional congratulations go to Camryn Baum for her performance in the video and to Michelle Clarkson who gave permission to the students to tell her story.
Think Pink Art Auction
On
April 1, 2011 The Ward Melville High School chapter of the
National Art Honor Society held a
Silent Auction and a
Think Pink Party to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
Student created art work was auctioned off throughout the day and evening. With generous support from faculty, staff and students, the National Art Honor Society raised $400 for the American Cancer Society.
Advisors, Kristen Dietz and Jennifer Mullany and the members of the National Art Honor Society would like to thank everyone for making the fundraiser and great success.
Congratulations Graphic Artists
Congratulations to
Mary Kate Anselmini for designing the log for the new West End Bar & Grill in Manhattan. Additionally, congratulations to
Carley Goldstein for designing the sign for the outside of the establishment which is located on 49th and 8th Ave. the Advanced Advertising student designs were selected over a professional agency in Philadelphia. Congratulations to our young graphic designers!!!!
Congratulations Three Village CSD Art Students
On Tuesday, March 22nd WMHS and PJ Gelinas JHS art students participated in the
Annual Long Island Media Arts Festival Competition at Five Towns College. Recognition of their talents was outstanding.
WMHS photography students,
Ryan Dorfman,
Sam Hallen,
Dali Jung,
Stephanie Leonardi,
Xavier Petrmelis,
Toussaint Rosefort and
Kailey Vern all received HONORABLE MENTION in Photography.
K
ailey Vern received BEST IN SHOW for Photography.
PJ Gelinas Media Arts students
Trevor Munch and
Alan Wei both received HONORABLE MENTION in Photography.
WMHS Advertising Art students,
Kevin Kiriluk and
Alexis Fallon received BEST IN SHOW for their public service announcement video on
Bullying and Cyber Bullying. Their video will be shown at the Westhamption Beach Film Festival.
Congratulations to all of our outstanding young artists.
Congratulations Photography Students
The
Association of Texas Photography Instructors judged over 6,000 entries from 75 schools for their annual photo contest. The following Three Village CSD students placed in the contest:
Marguerite Pintauro, Gabriella Cossens, Azalea Martin, and Brett Pollina. Congratulations to all. The photography can be viewed at
atpi.org
Congratulations Art Students
Hallie Battey, Kate Marx,Brian Chen, Vienna Hintze, Emily Barbera, Kayla Miller, Emily Adams, Elizabeth Porto-Sherdock.
These young artists have their 6x6 inch paintings on exhibit at the Charmingwall Gallery in Manhattan. There will be a reception on November 5th and the exhibit will run through the month of November. Subsequently, a digital image of the work will be showcased via the Charmingwall website at www.blog.charmingwall.com Additionally, our young artists will have the opportunity to sell their paintings via the gallery store at
www.store.6x6gallery.com It is worth noting that this exhibit was open to all artists and our students are exhbiting their work side by side with professional artists from near and far. Congratulations again to our talented students.
Genna Goldstein, award recipient for her poster design for this year's Shanti, Gandhi Celebration. Genna will receive her award at an awards ceremony at County Executive Steve Levy's office on October 27th.
Kurt Steinmuller was honored by having his video shown at the Hamptons International Film Festival on October 7-11th.