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Annual High School
​Art Invitational

Engaging the next generation
of creatives ​IN the Quad Cities

supporting High School artisTS as they continue their art education and compete for Over $6,000 dollars in awards and scholarships provided by exhibit sponsors

About The HIGH SCHOOL ART INVITATIONAL

Each spring, Quad City Arts displays artwork from top high school artists and their art teachers. High school art instructors in the greater Quad City region are invited to choose works by their top five students in any category, plus additional works in the categories of film, wood sculpture, paper sculpture and recycled materials. The exhibit fills the walls of Quad City Arts’ downtown Rock Island gallery, the opening ceremony is attended by hundreds of Quad Citians supporting young artistic talent, and students receive thousands of dollars in awards from exhibition sponsors.  The 44th Annual High School Art Invitational continues this tradition with the exception that the awards presentation will take place virtually through a link on our Facebook page and website so that students, their families, friends, and teachers may enjoy the announcement of awards without the crowd.

The public is welcome to visit the gallery in person Monday-Friday from 10-5, Saturdays from 11-5 and from 10am-8pm on April 1st and 29th. Everyone is welcome to vote for their favorite high school artist in the People's Choice contest on Quad City Arts' Facebook page.
 
For many students, this will be the first time they receive formal recognition for their creative talents. This can inspire them to pursue careers in the arts and find out how their talents can be applied. In addition to the opportunity to show their work publicly, this exhibition is important to show students the process of competing for gallery shows. As professional artists know, getting into exhibitions can be discouraging, but there is value in seeing which pieces were selected.
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This exhibition is important for the public because it shows the incredible creativity of our young people and our future workforce. Creative people have the ability to problem-solve which is a trait sought after by numerous professions.

the 44th Annual High School Art Invitational

Thank you to all the teachers who heroically taught students during the COVID Pandemic. Teachers converted their homes into remote learning centers, taught from driveways, provided learning materials, taught both in person and remotely to allow access for every student to get an education. All the while they offered a familiar face and comfort to their students. Thank you for being a part of the 44th Annual High School Invitational, we are proud to have so many creative teachers and students in our community!​

ASSUMPTION HIGH SCHOOL

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MJ Hirsch
"Match in the Rain"
Assumption High School
Instructor: Michelle Sexton
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Emme Severson
"Armor of Color"
Assumption High School
Instructor: Michelle Sexton
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Paige Lansing
"Falling for You"
Assumption High School
Michelle Sexton
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Hunter Mirfield
"MH Profile"
Assumption High School
Instructor: Michelle Sexton
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Dana Cabrera
"Camelia"
Assumption High School
Instructor: Michelle Sexton

​Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy

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Alondra Gomez
"Ageless Memories"
Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Pat Bereskin
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Anagha Sudhindra
"Fabric Study"
Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy
Grade: 10 | Instructor: Pat Bereskin
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Jaide Logsdon
"Brodie"
Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Pat Bereskin

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Mailia Shinbori
"Games People Play"
Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Pat Bereskin
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Paige Magistrelli
"Little Things"
Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Pat Bereskin

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Pat Bereskin (Instructor)
"Mom's Things"
Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy
Oil
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Brissa Dalbrig
"Meadow Muse"
Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Pat Bereskin
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Mya Diabira
"Self Portrait"
Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Pat Bereskin
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Martha Barnds
"Bowtie Dad"
Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Pat Bereskin

Bettendorf High School

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Alyssa DeLaRosa
"Self-Portrait"
Bettendorf High School
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Tim Solbrig
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Annie Stotlar
"Cross Necklace"
Bettendorf High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Steve Andresen
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Charlotte Barnes
"I Hear You"
Bettendorf High School
Grade 12 | Instructor: Steve Andresen

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Brooklynn Wilkison
"Mountain View"
Bettendorf High School
Grade: 10 | Instructor: Hilary Puglisi
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Carah Morehead
"Graveyard Morning"
Bettendorf High School
Grade 12 | Instructor: Hilary Puglisi
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Emma Hubbard
"Minnesota"
Bettendorf High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Tim Solbrig

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Eric Eastland
"Coffee Reimagined"
Bettendorf High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Steve Andresen
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Harriet Aanestad
"Stairway Perspective"
Bettendorf High School
Grade: 10 | Instructor: Tim Solbrig
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Marissa Cope
"Isolation"
Bettendorf High School
Grade 9 | Instructor: Hilary Puglisi

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Isabelle Ortiz
"Puppet Master"
Bettendorf High School
Grade: 9 | Instructor: Steve Andresen
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Zachary Schroeder
"Self-Portrait"
Bettendorf High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Tim Solbrig

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Kaitlynn Flick
"Open Wide"
Bettendorf High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Hilary Puglisi
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Olivia Koehler
"The Scream 2"
Bettendorf High School
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Hilary Puglisi
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Sophia Utsinger
"Hit the Nail on the Head"
Bettendorf High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Tim Solbrig
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Yesenia Troche
"Teenage Girl Still-Life"
Bettendorf High School
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Steve Andresen

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Hilary Puglisi (Instructor)
"What Lucyfur is Actually Thinking"
Bettendorf High School
Digital
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Steve Andresen (Instructor)
"Yellow Crossing"
Bettendorf High School
Oil on canvas
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Tim Solbrig (Instructor)
"Amana"
Bettendorf High School
Watercolor & Ink

​Central DeWitt High School

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Alexsys Scheeper
"Glorious Great Grandma"
Central DeWitt High School
Grade: 10 | Instructor: Cassie Dunlavey
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Eve Schmitt
"Sand Blossom"
Central DeWitt High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Cassie Dunlavey
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Lindy Heister
"Insecurities"
Central DeWitt High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Cassie Dunlavey
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Bethany Witt
"Fruit Slices"
Central DeWitt High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Cassie Dunlavey
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Lauryn Ginter
"Abstract Visions"
Central DeWitt High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Cassie Dunlavey
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Alexsys Scheeper
"Beauty Standard"
Central DeWitt High School
Grade: 10 | Instructor: Cassie Dunlavey
Eliza Petersen  "Picnic with a Friend"
Central DeWitt High School
Instructor: Cassie Dunlavey​
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Cassie Dunlavey (Instructor)
"Nicole"
Central Dewitt High School
Mixed Media

Davenport Central High School​

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Emma Logas
"Untitled"
Davenport Central High School
Instructor: Juan Rangel
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Hayden IntVeld
"Angela Davis"
Davenport Central High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Renee Ott
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Keamiah King
"ana manimun 'aydaan"
Davenport Central High School
Instructor: Juan Rangel

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Izaiah Gundrum
3 Evils
Davenport Central High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Renee Ott
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Isabelle Critten
"Paper Forest"
Davenport Central HS/ Creative Arts Academy
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Nick DiGioia
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Logan Devore
Woodland Creatures
Davenport Central High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Renee Ott

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Mia McCrery
"Mushroom Field"
Davenport Central High School
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Renee Ott
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La Della Gallagher
"Autumn Alloy"
Davenport Central High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Renee Ott
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Jason Weng
"Working Paper with Magnets Cube"
Davenport Central HS/Creative Arts Academy
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Nick DiGioia

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Megan Crews
"Life of Megan - A Mysterious Tale"
Davenport Central HS/Creative Arts Academy
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Nick DiGioia
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Molly Schroeder
"Camus"
Davenport Central HS/Creative Arts Academy
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Nick DiGioia

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Laurel Hynes
"Self Portrait"
Davenport Central HS/Creative Arts Academy
Grade: 10 | Instructor: Nick DiGioia
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Makayla Smith
"OH MY MIND"
Davenport Central HS/Creative Arts Academy
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Nick DiGioia

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Sarah Dyar
A Glimpse of St. Petersburg
Davenport Central HS/Creative Arts Academy
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Nick DiGioia
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Tim Campbell
"Changing Imagery of God"
Davenport Central HS/Creative Arts Academy
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Nick DiGioia
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Chloe Yacapraro
"Striking"
Davenport Central/Creative Arts Academy
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Clint Balsar
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Omina Jagusah
"Trans Neither"
Davenport Central HS/Creative Arts Academy
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Nick DiGioia
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Lilly Meder
"My Step-Dad's Bike"
Davenport Central/Creative Arts Academy
Grade: 10 | Instructor: Clint Balsar
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Lilly Campbell
"Bridge in Early Spring"
Davenport Central/Creative Arts Academy
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Clint Balsar
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Clint Balsar (Instructor)
"The Long Goodbye"
Davenport Central/Creative Arts Academy
Digital Photography

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Renee Ott (Instructor)
"Nested"
Davenport Central High School
Ceramic and Wood
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Nick DiGioia (Instructor)
"Fishing with Mike - Hennepin Canal"
Davenport Central HS/Creative Arts Academy
Oils

Davenport North High School​

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Caylea Christensen
"Dark Mind"
Davenport North High School
Grade: 10 | Instructor: Michele O'Brien

HOMESCHOOL

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Thomas Johnson
"Moulin Rouge"
Homeschool
Grade: 10 | Instructor: Beth Johnson

Davenport West High School

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Adrian Miracle
"My Ghost"
Davenport West High School
Grade: 10 | Instructor: Chad Wolf
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Isabella Davis
"Cherry Red"
Davenport West High School
Instructor: Neal Meeker
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Allie Young
"Ommetaphobia"
Davenport West High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Dave Schaeffer
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Aubrie Snyder
"Softball"
Davenport West High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Chad Wolf
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Emily Stalica
"Ferris Wheel"
Davenport West High School
Instructor: Neal Meeker
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Ethan Hancock
A Tiger's Roar
Davenport West High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Chad Wolf
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Hailey Schumacher
"Stolen Land"
Davenport West High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Dave Schaeffer
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Avery Conger
"Looking Through the Window"
Davenport West High School
Grade: 9 | Instructor: Dave Schaeffer
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Miranda Reed
"Shere Kahn"
Davenport West High School
Instructor: Neal Meeker
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Laura Le
"Red Light"
Davenport West High School
Grade: 10 | Instructor: Chad Wolf
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Jerry Payton
"Wolf"
Davenport West High School
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Dave Schaeffer
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Hung Tran
"Puppy"
Davenport West High School
Instructor: Neal Meeker
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Makenna Burt
"A Spark"
Davenport West High School
Grade: 9 | Instructor: Chad Wolf
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Jordan Trosper
"Miss You Sade"
Davenport West High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Dave Schaeffer
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Madelyn Janke
"Life in Color"
Davenport West High School
Grade 12 | Instructor: Dave Schaeffer

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Nha-Yen Nguyen
"Butterfly"
Davenport West High School
Instructor: Neal Meeker
Riley Erwin   "The Story of Me"
Davenport West High School
Grade: 11  |  Instructor: Chad Wolf
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Dave Schaeffer (Instructor)
"Keeping Your Team Rollin'"
Davenport West High School
Acrylic in Layers of Resin
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Chad Wolf (Instructor)
"Still Teaching Us"
Davenport West High School
Digital

Kewanee High School​

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Natalie Yepsen
"Hydrangeas"
Kewanee High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Lisa Stisser
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Layla Dev
"Amy"
Kewanee High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Lisa Stisser
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Kaylin Scott
"Bathroom Tiles at an Unknown Estate Sale"
Kewanee High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Lisa Stisser

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Abigail Butcher
"Boys Cry"
Kewanee High School
Instructor: Lisa Stisser
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Chloe Gruszeczka
"Under the Sea"
Kewanee High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Lisa Stisser
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Lisa Stisser (Instructor)
"Untitled"
Kewanee High School
Acrylic on canvas board

Mercer County High School

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Addison Adolphson
"Everlasting"
Mercer County High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Tara Guidinger
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Kristina Snowdon
"Kiesha"
Mercer County High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Tara Guidinger
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Isabella Cuellar
"All-Seeing"
Mercer County High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Tara Guidinger
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Emma Saltzman
"Mia"
Mercer County High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Tara Guidinger
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Martin Lopez
"O_O"
Mercer County High School
Grade: 10 | Instructor: Tara Guidinger
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Olivia Hucke
"Finding Positive Through Negative"
Mercer County High School
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Tara Guidinger
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Olivia Hucke
"Karissa"
Mercer County High School
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Tara Guidinger
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Olivia Hucke
"Matthew"
Mercer County High School
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Tara Guidinger
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Tara Guidinger (Instructor)
"Fade"
Mercer County High School
Photography
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Simon Showalter
"The Naga of Telesphorus IV & Eggman"
Mercer County High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Tara Guidinger
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Derek Coulter
"Achilles"
Mercer County High School
Grade: 10 | Instructor: Tara Guidinger

Moline High School

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Damian Nickell
"Light and Dark"
Moline High School
Instructor: Stacey Replinger
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Marcie Asuncion
"Tulip Photo Trace"
Moline High School
Instructor: Stacey Replinger
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Mollie Mills
"Alphabet Aerobics"
Moline High School
Instructor: Stacey Replinger
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Katie Rhea
"Masked Happiness"
Moline High School
Instructor: Stacey Replinger
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Sariah Mancilla
"Archie"
Moline High School
Instructor: Stacey Replinger
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Stacey Replinger (Instructor)
"Treble Motets"
Moline High School
Acrylic on canvas

​Pleasant Valley High School

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Lexi Redmond
"Jack Frost is Melting"
Pleasant Valley High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Aimee Peters
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Lindsay Steele
"Geckos, Geckos"
Pleasant Valley High School
Grade: 10 | Instructor: Ann Peters
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Lola Johannsen
"A Reflection of Self"
Pleasant Valley High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Aimee Peters
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Bailey Mattioli
"Three of Different Kinds"
Pleasant Valley High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Alexandria Medenciy
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Kaden Green
"Deceptively Adorable"
Pleasant Valley High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Aimee Peters
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Laci Roberts
"Sea Jellies"
Pleasant Valley High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Alexandria Medenciy
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Madison Carlson
"My Three Pillars"
Pleasant Valley High School
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Alexandria Medenciy
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Myla McCune
"You Light Up My World"
Pleasant Valley High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Alexandria Medenciy
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Raegan Stein
"Freedom at 18"
Pleasant Valley High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Alexandria Medenciy
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Vanessa Cooney
"Lotus Bowls"
Pleasant Valley High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Alexandria Medenciy
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Reese Wendell
"Secret Voices"
Pleasant Valley High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Alexandria Medenciy
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Rohan Abernathy-Wee
"The Elevated Life"
Pleasant Valley High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Aimee Peters
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Uma Kasicahinula
"Unwind"
Pleasant Valley High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Aimee Peters

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Ava Burmahl
"Squelette"
Pleasant Valley High School
Grade: 10 | Instructor: Ann Peters
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Avery Behnke
"Honey Bee"
Pleasant Valley High School
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Ann Peters
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Avery Lanning
"Draco ignis"
Pleasant Valley High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Ann Peters
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Aimee Peters (Instructor)
"Sunset, Iowa City"
Pleasant Valley High School
Digital Photography
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Ann Peters (Instructor)
"Foxgloves"
Pleasant Valley High School
Watercolor Pencil
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Alexandria Medenciy (Instructor)
"On A Cloud"
Pleasant Valley High School
Porcelain, Nichrome Wire, Glaze

Rock Island High School

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Abraham Blanco
"A World of Dreams"
Rock Island High School
Instructor: Bill Gustafson
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Jalie Green
"The Luke Arm"
Rock Island High School
Instructor: Bill Gustafson
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Kennedy Maombi
"Run for Change"
Rock Island High School
Instructor: Bill Gustafson
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Jocelyn Larsen
"Name Perspective"
Rock Island High School
Instructor: Bill Gustafson
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Riley Jones
"Self Portrait"
Rock Island High School
Instructor: Bill Gustafson
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Bill Gustafson (Instructor)
"The Velie Home"
Rock Island High School
Watercolor
Riley Ellis
"Interpolation: Fighter"
Rock Island High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Andrew Gray

​Sherrard HIGH SCHOOL

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Elizabeth Tucker
"Watchers of Social Anxiety"
Sherrard High School
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Janet Wilson
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Gage Bruce
"Insecurities Through The Looking Glass"
Sherrard High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Janet Wilson
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Grace Bickle
"Coffee and Memories"
Sherrard High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Janet Wilson
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Ivan Gonzalez
"Thought of Poe"
Sherrard High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Janet Wilson
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Joshua J. VanDerLinden
"Wooden Cow Skull"
Sherrard High School
Grade: 12 | Instructors: Janet Wilson, John Rasty
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Lydia Robertson
"Mississippi"
Sherrard High School
Grade: 12 | Instructors: Janet Wilson, John Rasty
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Michael Gorey
"Rocky"
Sherrard High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Janet Wilson
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Seth Paniamogan
"Why"
Sherrard High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Janet Wilson

United Township High School

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Brooklen Debord
"Floating Peace"
United Township High School
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Jon Nevenhoven
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Cassie Higgs
"Untitiled"
United Township High School
Grade: 12 | Instructor: Jon Nevenhoven
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Norah Manion
"Untitled"
United Township High School
Grade: 9 | Instructor: Jon Nevenhoven
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Mia Winquist
"Lost for Words"
United Township High School
Grade: 9 | Instructor: Jon Nevenhoven
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Addison Fanella
"The Monsters Inside"
United Township High School
Grade: 11 | Instructor: Jon Nevenhoven

2021 WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED APRIL 1

A video announcing the winners will be posted on this page along with our Facebook page on April 1st at 5pm. 
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Vote for the "People's Choice Award" by voting through Facebook. Link coming soon! 

Generously SPONSORED BY

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Bereskin Gallery and Art Academy, The Rock Island Art Guild, Zimmerman Honda, Carlo Centore 
 
Left Bank Art League, Cutting Edge Productions, Life at Night Productions, The Mississippi Valley Woodcarvers, Living Lands & Waters, Dphilms, , Hilltop Campus Village, Deborah Doehler Studio, Charles and Evie White, Ralph Iaccarino,  Joel and Diane Franken, Janice Hartwig, Marilyn Davis, Jack Wilhoit,  Jane Koski, Shea Doyle, Judi Pilcher and Carolyn Martin, Elaine and Larry Sneath​​

you can sponsor an award or scholarship for next year's High School Show

Contact us

Please contact us if you have any questions about submitting your students' artwork. We also welcome art submissions by Home School Students.

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DAWN
​WOHLFORD-METALLO

Visual Arts Director
309.793.1213 ext. 108
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