University of St. Francis Art Gallery
25 E. Van Buren Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Dates: January 5, 2022 through January 30, 2022
Over 170 works from participating Illinois High Schools. The exhibition included works on paper (drawings, paintings, prints), graphic design, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, and photography. AN open house with reception and awards ceremony was held Saturday, January 15, 2022 from noon to 3 p.m. The following is a list of awards winners and images from the exhibit.
GRAND PRIZE – $10,000 USF Art & Design Scholarship
Samantha Gonzalez, Joilet Central High School
BEST OF SHOW – PAINTING ($100 visa gift card)
Ismael Corral, Oswego High School
BEST OF SHOW – PHOTO ($100 visa gift card)
Micah Greene, Joilet Central High School
BEST OF SHOW – SCULPTURE ($100 visa gift card)
Karla Rodriguez, Joilet Central High School
BEST OF SHOW – WORKS ON PAPER ($100 visa gift card)
Johanna Zaportiza, Oswego East High School
BEST OF SHOW – DIGITAL ($100 visa gift card)
Karly Ceci, Romeoville High School
PARTICIPATING STUDENTS:
Bremen High School: Jenny Alcala, Coal City High School: Trinidy Barrus, Brenden Collier, Alexis Curtis, Amelia Fritz, Shane Mendez, Cassie Moore, Ethan Randolph, Stefanie Semenic, Arijana Veliju Downers Grove North High School: Patricia Kroczka, Matthew Poe, Illinois Math & Science Academy: Jesrein Ayeyi, Grace Daum, Gabi Georgieva, Daniel Liu, Muna Onwuameze, Kavya Reddy, Manaai Shamsi, Anala Thakler, Joilet Central High School: Esme Bryson, Kayla Castillo, Lesley Catalan, Roberto Diaz, Juan Esparza, Diana Gonzalez, Samantha Gonzalez, David Gonzalez, Micah Greene, Jessica Guzman, Natalie Guzman, Marriah Guzman-Martinez, Mariana Hernandez, Mia-Anela Jimenez, Autumn Loehr, Liz Lopez, Shaiann Love, Aaron Matthias, Janet Medina, Julian Medina, Kevin Melchor Rangel, Itzel Mora, Victoria Morris, Alita Osoria, Cassandra Pina, Quetzaly Ramirez, America Rivera, Karla Rodriguez, Alyssa Sanchez, Nathaniel Smith, Pierre Stewart, Emily Tirado, Mariela Valeriano, Karla Vega, Nathaniel Ward, Joliet Catholic Academy: Phoenix Fanter, Molly Gerdes, Ryan Hearne, Paige Michel, Teresa Rodriguez, Sarah Sharp, Oswego East High School: Maggie Hanrahan, James Kramer, Katie Lindsay, Johanna Zaportiza, Oswego High School: Anna Buan, Ismael Corral, Danielle Donovan, Ash Faltz, Madison Glaser, Natalia Godinez, Cailin Isidro, Makayla Jackson, Hannah Jannush, Alana Kozbiel, Grace Kuhn, Gavin Lefaver, Jenna Lovell, Angelina Morgano, Azriel Parduhn, Alex Peters, Alexander Peters, Olivia Raimondi, Jaime Rasmussen, Kendall Sackmann, Ar’Ianna Sanchez, Samantha Sawicki, Kaliyah Slezak, Jadyn Smith, Samantha Wilmes, Jessica Zambo, Plainfield South High School: Shea Borger, Grace Clarke, Madison Donnelly, Isabel Ortiz, Katie Ortiz, Natalie Pawlinski, Reed-Custer High School: Julia Begler, Ashely Bollino, Samantha Bruns, Haley Budick, Kylie Clement, Caelan Cole, Gabriella Davies, Savana Helton, Seth Johnson, Zadie Sims, Vanessa Votta, Elio Watson, Romeoville High School: Karly Ceci, Stephanie Diep, Diego Hernandez, Aliya Kazmi, Alex Taran, Lyla Zemeckis, Waubonsie Valley High School: Elliah Chamberlain
Spring Gallery Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
For additional information, please contact Jennifer Moore, Gallery Director at jmoore@stfrancis.edu
