Students' art chosen for show where Falcon receives award

Art works created by eight Albany High School students are now on display, though April 22, at the Albany Center Gallery. Among them, a piece by sophomore Ray Blanken - who not only was chosen for the show, but also received a special recognition entitled Collarwork’s Emerging Artist’s Award. 

The collection, part of the 24th Annual High School Regional Juried Exhibition, features more than 100 pieces created by students from 25 high schools around the Capital Region. The works were selected by jurors from more than 550 submissions and showcase a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, photography, film, digital media and sculpture.

Congratulations to our talented student-artists:

•          Maisie Sagaas (grade 11) - Untitled
•          Madeline Moore (grade 11) - Self Portrait
•          Julian Shepersky (grade 10) - Eve of the Alders
•          Khaliyah Marriot-Williams (grade 12) - Eye to Eye
•          Nyhiem Morgan (grade 10) - Paper Stars
•          Julian Shepersky (grade 10) - The Acorn of Imagination aka Herbert
•          Paige Hoch (grade 11) - Azel
•          Adrian Kowalski (grade 12) - Overstimulated
•          Ray Blanken (grade 10) - Ugly Sweater

Congratulations to all our student-artists and especially Blanken and guiding teacher, Debbie Cronin.