The Chagrin Falls Schools’ Spring Art Show was held April 10-13 at Hamlet at Chagrin Falls. Hundreds of pieces of art from Chagrin Falls’ middle and high school students were on display.
At the award ceremony on April 10, Debbie Cirillo, executive director of Hamlet at Chagrin Falls, welcomed the students, families, and Hamlet residents. Chagrin Falls High School Principal Amanda Rassi gave the opening remarks and introduced and thanked the talented art department staff. The awards presented to students were done by art teachers Libby Harrold, Dawn Serazin, Jill Eisert and Amy Fenton. Closing remarks were given by Libby Harrold.
During the award ceremony, music was provided by the high school’s jazz band.
Award Highlights include:
VALLEY ART CENTER AWARDS - Tiernan Moloney - Middle School and Lauren Brownell - High School
CLEVELAND PRINT ROOM BLACK & WHITE FILM AWARD - Theo Hawk
HAMLET AWARD - Aya Harvey, Amelia Strawn, Owen Stull, Natalie Lareau, Marley Metzger
CHAGRIN FALLS VILLAGE COUNCIL - Molly Nightwine
BOARD OF EDUCATION AWARD - Lauren Vasko
PTO AWARDS - Tessa Fisher, Charlie Henry, Izzy Pribanic, Claire Rubin
OUTSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHY - Melina Humphrey and Lauren Vasko
OUTSTANDING 2-D ARTISTS - Lauren Brownell and Owen Stull
OUTSTANDING 3-D ARTISTS - Brix Niethammer and Bella Radomsky
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S AWARD - JB Lind
MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S AWARD - Hadley Miller
The co-chairs of this year’s show were Carrie Hawk and Maya Jecman.
Students who have committed to attending art school and/or studying visual arts after graduation include Lauren Brownell, Isabelle Pribanic, and Amelia Strawn.