A Message from the Executive Director
What a delight and what an opportunity for The Museums of Los Gatos to plan and host our first annual Santa Clara County-Wide High School Art Exhibition. In 2012, The Museums received over 300 entries from students at 23 county high schools. Three independent jurors selected 75 student submissions for display in the exhibition and 12 winners in seven categories took home professional development awards.
There is no question that another generation of students is ready to share their artistic talents. Included in the following pages are images and artist statements for many of the juried submissions and it will be apparent that you are witnessing not only the talents of the students, but the admirable dedication and support of their teachers as well.
The Museum and its staff are proud to have hosted this 2012 exhibit. Looking forward to 2013, we are confirmed in our belief that a program such as this offers exceptional opportunities for students to pursue continuing education and careers in the arts.
My sincere congratulations to both the students and the teachers that have supported them.
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.
