^{Above image by Sophia Marcktell ’23 – 2021: Award for Excellence in Pastel}

The Kent Art Association (KAA) Annual Student Show opened on Sunday, May 2. An annual tradition for many years, the exhibit is a rewarding experience for area students and KAA members.

Participating schools include Forman School, The Hotchkiss School, Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Marvelwood School, and South Kent School.

Sixteen Hotchkiss students submitted drawings, paintings, and ceramics; three earned jury awards. Kiera Cason was awarded an Honorable Mention in Painting, Yihan Ding earned an Award of Excellence in Ceramics, and Sophia Marcktell earned an Award of Excellence in Pastel (pictured above).

For more information visit the KAA website.

The following Hotchkiss students exhibited artwork:

Kiera Cason ’24 – 2021 Honorable Mention in Painting

Alex Cheng ’23

Yihan Ding ’22 – 2021 Award for Excellence in Ceramics

Neil Dwyer ’24

Theodore Evison ’23

Rose Fieldman ’23

Anna Gardiner ’23

Sarah Holmes ’23

Juliet Kaufmann ’23

Oscar Lock ’24

Sophia Marcktell ’23 – 2021 Award for Excellence in Pastel

Elliot Marken ’24

Jacque Pierre ’24

Stella Ren ’22

Cecily Smith ’23

James Yae ’23