UNC Pembroke Hosts 45th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition at A.D. Gallery
The 45th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition, which showcases the creativity and talent of regional high school students, is on display at the A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke.
The exhibition continues through March 28.
The event highlights outstanding student artwork from across southeastern North Carolina and beyond, providing young artists with the opportunity to present their work in a professional gallery setting.
A public reception will be held Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. , with an awards ceremony at 12:30 p.m. The gallery will be open for viewing beginning at 10 a.m. that day.
This year's exhibition is juried by John Rhodes-Pruitt , an eastern North Carolina-based artist and UNCP alumnus whose work blends printmaking, alternative-process photography, origami and drawing. Rhodes-Pruitt, who earned his MFA in drawing and painting from East Carolina University, teaches at UNCP and Methodist University.
“The Juried High School Art Exhibition is a long-standing tradition at UNC Pembroke that reflects our commitment to supporting emerging artists and fostering creative expression across our region,” said Jessica Dupuis, associate professor of art and A.D. Gallery director.
“It's an opportunity for students to see their work celebrated in a professional space and to envision their future in the arts,” Dupuis said.
Participating Students and Instructors
Jordan-Matthews High School
Student: Charline Jimenez Rojo
Instructor: Laura Newman
Lumberton Senior High School
Students: Austin Hunt, Kimberly Lopez, Salem Ugah
Instructor: Kerry Revels
North Moore High School
Student: Andrea Alvarez Lopez
Instructor: Mrs. Priest
Pinecrest High School
Students: Norah Beamguard, Hartley Parks, Mirin Driscoll, Kate Brower, Elise Sounia
Instructor: Christine Wilson
PSRC Early College at Robeson Community College
Student: Raymond Fountain
Instructor: Shitan Jones
Purnell Swett High School
Students: Kaniya McQueen, Arianna Jones, Aydin Messer, Vaida Guzman-Barton, Melisse Casanova, Destiny Blue
Instructor: Alisha Monroe
Scotland High School
Students: Briana Johnson, Airiana Jones, Ja'Niya Ray Simmons
Instructors: Reneba Dayona Johnson, P. Laviner
St. Pauls High School
Students: Wendy Regino Diaz, Krystal Avila Teliz, Isai Maldonado Agulia
Instructor: Candice Lambert
Wake Forest High School
Student: Jordyn Williams
Instructor: Sara Roberts
The annual exhibition not only celebrates student achievement but also recognizes the vital role of art educators in nurturing creativity and artistic excellence.
More information about the exhibition is available at uncp.edu/art-gallery . Award announcements and exhibition highlights will be shared on the UNCP Art Department Facebook page and the A.D. Gallery Instagram account.