The University of Olivet visual arts program hosted the fifth annual Regional High School Student Art Exhibition in December 2021. High school students entered 2D, 3D, ceramics and graphic design artwork to compete for The University of Olivet talent-based scholarships up to $3,000.
Twenty-eight students earned a Visual Arts Scholarship Award. Six students were also commended with a Studio Excellence Award, noted with an asterisk.
- Stuart Bade, Kalamazoo Central High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Samyah Berryhill, Charlotte High School
- Cai Brown, Portage Northern High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Hannah Burcroff, Kalamazoo Central High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Betsy Mares Castro*, Kalamazoo Central High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Audrey Chapman, Gull Lake High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Kaylin Conroy, Kalamazoo Central High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Amirah Goode*, Kalamazoo Christian High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Ryker Goot, Belding High School
- Whitney Griffin*, Kalamazoo Christian High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Sophie Grover, Loy Norrix High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Isaac Haller*, KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Leah Hopkins, Pennfield High School
- Mason JK, KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Tiann Johansen, Kalamazoo Central High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Savannah Keck, Kalamazoo Central High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Malia Kleis*, Kalamazoo Central High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Abigail Naugle, KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Marshall Nisbitt, Kalamazoo Central High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Gabrielle Novak, Parchment High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Stefani Olson, Success High School
- Yemaya Presley, Kalamazoo Central High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Carina Saad, KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Isabella Santos-Pye, Loy Norrix High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Olivia Stein*, Wayland High School
- Zoie Vorva*, Loy Norrix High School/KRESA CTE Art & Design
- Evynne Warner, Homer High School
- Caden Yeomans, Olivet High School
Works submitted by awarded students were displayed in a video gallery, which can be viewed at https://youtu.be/ZhRcHncr8Zk.
“Congratulations are certainly in order for this group of high school artists. The caliber and quality of work received for this year’s exhibition was outstanding and serves as an excellent representation of the diversity in our region.” said Don VanAuken, The University of Olivet professor of art and Visual Arts Talent Program director. “We are pleased to continue this exhibition as an opportunity to support and celebrate area students’ creative work and promote the arts in the greater The University of Olivet community. Thank you again to all of the outstanding students, art instructors and other regional art enthusiasts who engaged with or supported this exhibition.”
Learn more about The University of Olivet by contacting the Office of Admission at 800-456-7189 or admissions@uolivet.edu. For more information about the visual arts program at The University of Olivet, contact VanAuken at dvanauken@uolivet.edu.