Emerging Artist Exhibit

Celebrating New Perspectives: The Emerging Artist Exhibit

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Fresh perspectives and innovative voices take shape in this exhibition showcasing the compelling work of rising talent, offering a glimpse into the future of contemporary art. 

These artists represent students from all ages, from Sandy Springs elementary, middle and high schools to adult students from Abernathy Arts Center. 

This diverse collection of pieces spans various mediums - bold paintings, captivating sculptures, thought-provoking mixed media and digital explorations. 

Each artist, while early in their journey, demonstrates a unique artistic vision and a dedication to exploring themes that resonate with today's world. 

Abernathy Arts Center Finalists include:

Gregg Bauer - Songbird - acrylic

Anita Best - Old Light New Blooms - acrylic on stretched canvas

Jenny Daniels - What Lies Ahead (2) - mixed media

Kathy Love Erickson - St Simons Marsh - Oil

Bonnie Garson - Happy Hour - acrylic

Cheryl Henos - Walk On - handpainted black & white photograph in oils

Brandi Herson - The Benefit of Planting Natives - acrylic

Jessica Kemper - Friend or Foe? - watercolor

Jayne Marie Kloster - Dancing Hydrangeas - acrylic

Brett Lane - Mariner's Glow - acrylic

Danny Martin - Sand Shadows - watercolor

Barbara May - City Center - acrylic

Katharine Norman - Fry Me Up...Soon - photography

Karley Petracca - Exodus - watercolor

Deborah Herr Richter - Tux - acrylic on canvas panel

Pamela Smith - Basking in the Evening - oil

Diana Toma - Peacock - acrylic on canvas

Katrina Spataru Toma - Soup in a Bread Bowl - digital print on torn-edge paper

Katie Vogin (age 14, 9th grader at The Weber School) - Tree of Dreams - mixed media

Paulette Williams - Alive with Joy - acrylic

Sandy Springs Schools include:

High Point Elementary School

• Thompson Abernathy - Kindergarten - acrylic and watercolor
• Kelsey Garcia - 1st grade - tempera
• Emery Achey - 2nd grade - crayon and water color
• Van Sebok - 3rd grade - pastel and paint
• Mya Rose - 4th grade - pencil

Ison Springs Elementary School

• Gabriel Cordero - 5th grade - pencil
• Marly Erwin - 5th grade - pencil and marker
• Kendall Broomes - 5th grade - colored pencil
• Ny'Camery Henderson - 5th grade - marker

Mount Vernon School

• Phillip Abernathy - kindergarten - mixed media
• Nadia - 1st grade - watercolor and print making
• Clara Voyles - 2nd grade - acrylic

North Springs High School

• Amanda Mejia Naranjo - 12th grade - color pencil
• Hannah Higgins - 12th grade - ceramics
• Lyriq Johnson - 12th grade - acrylic paint

Riverwood International Charter School

• Ruby Mundell - 12th grade - ceramics
• Sinai Orduno Cardoso - 12th grade - wood and PVC sheets
• Brissia Villanueva Palma - 12th grade - ceramics
• Emily del Carmen - 12th grade - c-print
• Pryce Clark - 12th grade - c-print
• Brice Nelson - 12th grade - c-print
• Caron Jones - 12th grade - mixed media collage
• Sachi Ward - 12th grade - mixed media collage
• Vivian Parkman - 12th grade - acrylic paint and oil pastel

The Alfred and Adele Davis Academy

• Bellamy Morgan Yogman - 8th grade artwork - earthenware clay
• Emily Livingston - 8th grade artwork - mixed media
• Stella Bernath - 8th grade artwork - graphite, white charcoal collage

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Emerging Artist Exhibit presented by

Veterinary Emergency Group