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2025 Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards

Six Lyme-Old Lyme High School students were recognized at this year’s Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards. Senior Janna Graves deserves special mention for receiving a Gold Key for her portfolio, “The Experience of the Mundane,” which earned her a scholarship offer from the University of Hartford. Janna also received a Gold Key and the “CAEA Best in Mixed Media” award for “Boston Market” and a Gold Key in Painting for her gouache, “Giant Shells or Tiny Bucket?” All of Janna’s work will go on to be juried at the national level.

Senior Gloria Conley was awarded a Silver Key for her painting “Choke,” while Senior Nola Slubowski earned a Silver Key in Drawing for “On the Edge of the Rim.” Another Silver Key in Drawing was taken by Junior Andrew Taylor for “Weston.”

Senior Oliver Avelange was recognized in the Portfolio category with an Honorable Mention, and Junior Max Bartlett earned an Honorable Mention in Drawing

Listed works will hang at the Silpe Gallery at the University of Hartford from January 13 through January 31, with an awards celebration scheduled for Sunday, January 26. Congratulations to all who participated!

Janna Graves "Boston Market"

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Janna Graves "Giant Shells or Tiny Bucket?"

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Gloria Conley "Choke"

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Nola Slubowski "On the Edge of the Rim"

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Andrew Taylor "Weston"

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Oliver Avelange "Last Beans on Earth"

Oliver Avelange Last Beans on Earth

Max Bartlett "At a Stand Still"

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