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For the past 60 years, Hawai‘i public, char- ter, private and home- schooled students in grades seven to 12 have entered the Hawaiʻi Regional Scholastic Student Art Awards com- petition. This year was no exception, with 2,800-plus pieces of artwork submitted and 250 accepted for display. (The Hawai‘i State Founda- tion on Culture and the Arts is the regional affiliate for this national competition.)
nition program in the United States,” says Kamakani Ko- nia, SFCA project manager. “Being able to showcase our regional exhibition in ʻEwa Gallery for the first time is especially exciting as we are now able to dedicate an entire wing of HiSAM to student ar- tistic excellence.”
Where Student Artists Shine
By MaryAnne Long
Award-winning entries are exhibited at Hawaiʻi State Art Museum, with top award-winning entries con- tinuing on to the national competition.
Not only are students awarded the coveted Gold or Silver Key awards from Scholastic Arts, but many are also honored by various community organizations and benefactors. Eight communi- ty sponsors, such as MORI by Art+Flea, Windward Art- ists Guild and the Associated Chinese University Women, handed out 39 scholarships ranging from $50 to $150.
Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Student Art Awards students take pride in signing the autograph wall at Hawai‘i State Art Museum.
PHOTOS COURTESY THE LVRG GROUP
“The Hawaiʻi Regional Scholastic Art Awards is the most anticipated student art event in Hawai‘i, serving as an entry platform to the old- est student creativity recog-
“We are so thankful for the amount of support that the students received from our local cultural sector,”
says Konia. “The scholar- ship awards are always a welcomed addition to our Scholastic programming as it connects the students with members of their communi- ties who admire and support their art.”
really opened my eyes to what art can accomplish and will fuel my passion to make more art. They have given me a chance to progress on my journey as an artist.”
Liv Deeley, a senior at Kalāheo High School and recipient of several commu- nity-sponsored awards, spoke of their impact.
Several years ago, I estab- lished the LONG on ART Award, which goes to two scholastic art students each year. My criteria includes what I call the “wow factor,” meaning the work had to at- tract me immediately and ex- hibit excellence in execution. Both of my awardees are also Gold Key award winners.
“The scholarships have
(Left) The award-winning editorial cartoon by Elena Piette, a senior at Le Jardin Academy. MARYANNE LONG PHOTO (Below) A family rejoices in the number of award-winning entries. PHOTO COURTESY THE LVRG GROUP
Isaiah Crabbe, a se- nior at Kamehameha Schools-Kapālama, won for his 1048 Steps mixed-media piece. He is a student of Ash- ley Shumba.
Elena Piette, a senior at Le Jardin Academy, won for her Woman, Life, Freedom edito- rial cartoon. She is a student of Amy Manso.
The Hawaiʻi Region- al Scholastic Student Art Awards exhibit is open through May 6. It’s a fantas- tic place to soak up hours of artisticsunshine. Admission is free.
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