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Student artwork on display at the Morean Arts Center

Dec. 16, 2019

Students at the Word and Image Exhibition

The Word and Image Middle School Exhibition combines art and writing into one work of art. This year’s theme is “I Wonder…." 

Each student created a work of art and written personal narrative that aligns with the theme. Seventy-seven artworks are on display through Jan. 12. Check out the exhibition at the Morean Arts Center. 719 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg.

A reception and awards ceremony was held on Saturday, Dec. 14.
 
Top Awards:
•    Jenna Jordahl, 8th grade, Dunedin Highland Middle
•    Anderson Vorasane, 8th grade, John Hopkins Middle
•    JJ Lentz, 8th grade, Osceola Middle
 
Pinellas County Art Education Association’s “Young Artist” Award:
•    Audrey Tran, 8th grade, Carwise Middle

Honorable Mentions:
•    Claira Laney, 8th grade, Carwise Middle
•    Aubrey Williams, 8th grade, Clearwater Fundamental Middle
•    Rinesa Murati, 7th grade, John Hopkins Middle
•    Camellia Chen, 7th grade, Madeira Beach Fundamental Middle
•    Mikayla Lafrenier, 8th grade, Madeira Beach Fundamental Middle
•    Lindsey Roeske, 8th grade, Osceola Middle
•    Hailey Westfall, 8th grade, Osceola Middle
•    Melanie Vargas, 8th grade, Palm Harbor Middle
•    Sara Cox, 7th grade, Sacred Heart Catholic
•    Nayeli Calihua-Granados, 7th grade, Safety Harbor Middle

Congratulations to all of the students and their art teachers!

Osceola Middle School student and her family- four generations Award-winning student Admiring artworks

I Wonder...Exhibit Exhibit description and dedication