Art Department
Art Department News
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
