Art Department
Art Department News
High School Student Artists featured in 2026 HS Student Art Show & Competition: Seven talented student-artists from Whitney Point High School will have their work showcased in the 2026 High School Student Art Show & Competition, a juried exhibition co-sponsored by The Fine Arts Society of the Southern Tier (FASST) and the Broome County Arts Council.
This annual event highlights the creativity and artistic excellence of local high school students in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture and Mixed Media.
The exhibit will be on display from March 6 - 31, 2026, at the Johnson Watson Cultural Center, located at 51 - 53 McKinley Ave., Endicott (McKinley Avenue entrance). An awards reception, open to the public, is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on March 18 in the Community Room.
Whitney Point High School students selected for this year’s show (listed alphabetically) include:
Emma Davies – “Apalachin Sunset” (oil on canvas)
Mea Davis – “Golden Embers” (pit-fired ceramics)
Brooke Feathers – Untitled (pit-fired ceramics)
Mackenzie Harvey – “Sunrise at the Beach” (ceramics)
Ava Oliver – “Still Life” (graphite)
Alyssa Widdall – “A Little Bit Rusty” (pastel)
Allison Zembek – “Collection of Memories” (colored pencil)
Allison Zembek – “View from the Visitor’s Center” (India ink & watercolor)
The juried show provides students with a valuable opportunity to present their work in a professional gallery setting, celebrate their artistic growth, and share their talents with the broader community.
Apalachin Sunset by Emma Davies
Golden Embers by Mea Davis
Untitled by Brooke Feathers
Sunrise at the Beach by Mackenzie Harvey
Still Life by Ava Oliver
A Little Bit Rusty by Alyssa
Collection of Memories by Allison Zembek
View from the Visitor's Center by Allison Zembek
January 2026/Regional Scholastic Art Award Winners: A huge congratulations to Mea Davis and Arieanna Martin, two talented Whitney Point High School artists whose incredible work has earned regional recognition through the Scholastic Art Awards program.
Mea received a Silver Key Award for her powerful charcoal portrait, “What Lies Within?” Arieanna earned an Honorable Mention for her ceramic piece, “ColorJoy of Chaos.” Both works were selected for display at the Arnot Art Museum in Elmira from January 25 through March 13, 2026, as part of the Regional Scholastic Art Awards exhibition.
The Scholastic Art Awards celebrate student creativity and artistic excellence across the region, making this recognition a significant achievement for both students. We are incredibly proud of Mea and Arieanna’s creativity, dedication, and artistic voice—and extend kudos to WPHS art educators Jessica Cortese and Will Manvell for their guidance and support in helping students reach this level of success.
Art Department Vision
The Whitney Point Art Department’s vision is grounded in the character-building values of persistence, perseverance, and innovation in order to foster creative, globally aware, artistically literate citizens. We aim for our students to develop respect and appreciation for cultural differences by delving into art spanning various cultures, time periods, and artists. Through a diverse array of opportunities, we inspire students to explore their passions, honing their talents while discovering possible careers in the vibrant world of art.
As a K-12 department, we implement the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts and vertically align our curriculum to provide rich, hands-on learning experiences for every student in the Whitney Point School District. Students will create original artwork, present their work through building and district displays, respond to their own work and the work of others through art analysis and critique, and connect their experiences to the community and the world around them.
Course Descriptions
Faculty
CEA:
Taryn Hubbard (Grades K-3)
TRA:
Rebecca Nelson (Grades 4&5)
Meghan Crowley (Grades 6-8)
High School:
Jessica Cortese (Studio Art, Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Drawing & Painting, Portfolio
Will Manvell (Studio Art, Sculpture, Advanced Sculpture, Ceramics I, Ceramics II (Fast Forward), Portfolio)
2026 District Art Show
High School Gymnasium, June 3, 2026, 3-8 p.m. and June 4, 2026, 3-7 p.m.
New York State Learning Standards for the Arts
2024-25 District Art Show
2024 BCAC Art Show - FASST
