Many of our district students will have artwork showcased this Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Galleria Mall, for the “Arts Builds Confidence” exhibition. It’s sponsored by the Orange County Arts Council and runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sixteen students from Pine Bush High School will have their work on display, while many middle and elementary school students’ artwork will be shown digitally throughout the day. Participating in the county-wide Arts Builds Confidence exhibition offers students numerous benefits, according to Diane Trad, the Art Department chairperson.
“This event provides a platform for students to showcase their artistic talents to a wide audience, including peers, educators and community members, fostering pride in their creative achievements and boosting their confidence,” Ms. Trad said. “Having their work displayed in a public setting allows students to receive recognition and encouragement, inspiring them to pursue their artistic passions further.”
The exhibition highlights the value of art education and promotes continued support for arts programs in schools, Ms. Trad continued.
“By engaging with the broader community, students gain exposure to diverse perspectives, deepening their understanding of art’s role in society,” she said. “For the artists present at the event, the chance to interact with visitors and explain their work builds communication and public speaking skills, fostering confidence that extends beyond their art.”
At the end of the day, a People’s Choice Award will be presented to an artist based on a public vote, adding an element of friendly competition to the event. All are encouraged to come out and support our wonderful artists.
The PBHS students participating are:
- Lillian Atria
- Maya Barba
- Erin Bell
- Caitlin Conklin
- Trevor Febus
- Joshua Friedland
- Rose Grant
- Leah O’Donnell
- Marleni Perez
- Ava Perillo
- Alexander Rhoades
- Ronnie Sabag
- Kamari Sisco
- Julianna VanderKooy
- Lizet Villanueva
- Jordyn Wilson
Middle School Participants
CVMS
- Emerson Miller
- Kenley Pfanzelter
- Landon Ross
- Jana Saleh
Crispell Middle School
- Jaelynn Altero
- Riley Boniface
- Briella Carillo
- Antony Cheng
- Zoey Corday
- Peyton Crylen
- Aubrey DeVries
- Faith Jennings
- Joelle Lazaro
- Lana Lekovic
- Luca Mandato
- Aiyanna Mann
- Summer Moore
- Lila Morello
- Juliette Thibodeau
- Claire Vatier
Elementary School Participants
Pakanasink Elementary School
- Angel Chavez Toqui
- Parker Bryan
- Kai Hunter
- Amor Santiago
- Sean Boyle
- Logan Arlt
- Octavia St. Fleur
- Tyler Rowe
- Milan Hunter
- Marisol Rivera
- Jayleen Rodas Lopez
- Isabella Chavez Toqui
- Rylee Sullivan
- Emmanuella Abrokwah
Circleville Elementary School
- Tristan Roselli
- Avery Colon
- Samantha Avila Martinez
- Amelia Reyes
- Emma Ranno
- Nina Djelevic
- Klive Zion Bautista
- Haylee Hernandez
- Eli Bray
- Harlynn Lozado
- Levi Rosario
- Levi Addae
- Esteban Davadi
- Lorelei Paul
- Eli Jean
- Rachel Fotopolous
- Savanna Edwards
- Amirah Haide
- Esmeralda Trujillo
- Ella Dusenbery
- Makayla Lombardo
- Malcolm Outlaw
- Ashley Rodas
- Luciana Privat
EJ Russell Elementary School
- Dean Haynes
- Paisley Fuoco
- Aurora Keeler
- Derek Bressler
- Valentina Palma
- Penelope Taveras
- Viviana Martinez
- Giada Bongiorno
- Indigo Murray
- Rylee Smith
- Christian Whoseley
- Jack Zollo
- Gretta Potenza
- Cooper Warren
- Philomena White
- Giuliana Levato
- Erik Stora
- Piper Voight
- Myla Rivera
- Kylee Baird
- Henry Romaine
- Samantha Diaz Acuna
- Annabelle Cumerford
- Kailyn Marshall
- Aaliyah VanLieu
- Parker Budney
- Evan Miksa
Pine Bush Elementary School
- Reid Bufalo
- Reagan DeVries
- Hendrik Fotty
- Carter Boniface
- Asher Chevalier
- Samaya Delgado
- Gwynevere Moeller
- Alexander Sze
- Adriana DeGroat
- Dash Restrepo
- Ben Utter
- Karla Acevedo
- Anakin Browning
- Juliette Van Houten
- Gabriella Blochwitz
- Bryce Dymond
- Caitlin Flynn
- Frederick Howell
- Jace Jack
- Olivia Quackenbush
- Paige Rucinsk
- Clayton Walsh
- Giovanni Wisniewski
- Caylee Cardone
- Josephine Clark
- Katherine Frohnhoefe
- Adriana Gonzalez
- Reilly Range
- Chloe Wright