A Message from the Executive Director
The Museums of Los Gatos is proud to have hosted the second annual Santa Clara County-wide High School Art Exhibition, which offers a total of $10,000 in professional-development scholarships to student artists. The 2013 theme, Art + Tech + Culture, encouraged students to visually express the impact of technology in our lives. This year, the Museums received entries from students representing 23 Santa Clara County high schools. A panel of three jurors selected the works exhibited and determined award winners.
Danielle Chan, our 2013 “Best in Show” winner from Fremont High School was awarded a $5,000 scholarship. Her winning piece, titled The Future is Encrypted, was selected from 70 artworks juried into the show from 450 submissions. Additionally, twelve awards were earned in six categories: Painting, Photography, Drawings/Prints, New Media, Mixed Media and 3-dimensional Sculpture and Ceramics. The “People’s Choice” award, won by Connor Church from Homestead High School (Church was also our 1st place winner in the Painting category) was determined by public voting online through the Museum’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MuseumsofLosGatos.
This annual exhibition and competition offers exceptional opportunities for students to pursue continuing education and careers in the arts. This year, the program was made possible by our generous supporters: The Michael and Alyce Parsons Foundation; University Art; Heritage Bank; Del Grande Auto Group; the Rotary Club of Saratoga; Los Gatos Morning Rotary; and The Waitte Foundation. The Museums would like to extend a special thank you to the Rotary Club of Saratoga for their sponsorship of this exhibition catalogue.
The Museums of Los Gatos is honored to host such impressive and talented artists amongst the ever expanding circle of Santa Clara County high schools. The quality of work and the variety of creative ideas and media exceeded expectations. Congratulations! We hope you enjoy this collection of images and artist statements from the 2013 exhibition. In addition to showcasing the students’ talent and drive, this catalogue attests to the incredible support of the instructors who have helped illuminate their artistic path.
John C. Agg, Executive Director
About ArtNow
ArtNow is an annual juried Santa Clara County high school art exhibition and educational program, presented by New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU). The ArtNow Exhibition and supporting programs offer opportunities for high school student artists, from Palo Alto to Gilroy, to gain real-world experience in participating in a juried museum exhibition. Each year, a new theme is chosen for the exhibition and students are asked to submit works based on that theme. Scholarships and awards are given to participating students. Students have the opportunity to win awards in 8 artistic categories as well as an overall Best in Show prize and a People’s Choice award. The categories are Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Digital Art & Video/Animation.
This exhibition is in the Main Gallery.
