"Self Portrait Map" - Maggie Cipriano
"Tina" - Julianna Estall
The Elmhurst Art Museum portfolio show is an exhibition, a competition, and a seriers of education programs for high school seniors demonstrating commitment and competency in visual art. All high schools in DuPage, Kane and Will counties are invited to select and submit a portfolio of work from the five most proficient students at their school. Up to twenty-five portfolios are selected for the exhibit, which features the outstanding work of the next generation of visual artists.
In 2011, 17 student portfolios were chosen for the exhibit. Of those 17 selected, three are from South High School in Downers Grove. Senior Maggie Cipriano in Photography, Senior Julianna Estall in Drawing, and Senior Adam Kotel in Photography were selected by the committee as having some of the finest student work in the three county area. On Saturday, April 9, 2011, the Elmhurst Art Museum announced the three top award winners from the exhibit. Maggie Cipriano earned "Honorable Mention," winning a free one year individual membership to the EAM. Additionally, Julianna Estall earned the distinction of "Best in Show." For this honor, Estall earned a free one year individual membership to the EAM, and, a free summer session figure drawing course at the museum.
"We are so proud of these student artists, and, the staff members that sponsor them in this exhibit." said department chairman Glenn Williams. "Debbie Dipert, Marcia Hansen and Michelle Lynn have spent countless hours investing in the artistic development of these student artists." The exhibit will run from April 9-May 1 at the Elmhurt Art Museum.
