On January 28, 2014, Padua Academy held its first community homeroom of the year. At this community homeroom numerous awards were presented, including the art awards. There were various types of awards given for art including: digital art, drawing, fashion, printmaking, painting, sculpture, photography, design, and mixed media. In each category one could win a gold key, a silver key, or an honorable mention.

After the gold and silver key winning pieces are displayed at Delaware State University on February 8th, the gold key pieces will be sent to compete nationally. Padua Academy has participated in the Delaware Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for the past 16 years.  Our students have won numerous gold and silver key awards and honorable mentions, in addition to American Vision Awards, National Scholastic Awards, and Congressional Art Awards.  The Congressional Art Awards are judged from the Scholastic entries.

Digital art is is a general term for a range of artistic works and practices that use digital technology as an essential part of the creative and/or presentation process. Lan Ho, (’16), received a gold key for her piece titled Chom Chom Splashed. Katie Saberton, (’14), received a silver key for her piece titled Worry. Katie Wecht, (’14), received a silver key for her piece titled Shattered. Emma Berger, (’16), received an honorable mention for her piece titled Ribbons. Rachel Liszkiewicz, (’14), received an honorable mention for her piece titled WNBA Star. Alyssa Romanies, (’15), received an honorable mention for her piece titled Walking in Memphis. Lucy Vavala, (’14), received an honorable mention for her piece titled Neverland.

Drawing is a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayon rather than paint, especially one drawn in monochrome (Google Definition). Katie Saberton, (’14), received a silver key for her piece titled Mirrors. Deanna Wingel, (’14), received a silver key for her piece titled Summer Skies. Deanna Wingel, (’14), also received an honorable mention for her piece titled Fall Bridge. Ali Ferver, (’15), received an honorable mention for her piece titled Anguish Behind the Wires.

Fashion is a popular trend, especially in styles of dress and ornament or manners of behavior (Google Definiton). Kary Santayana, (’15), received a gold key for her piece titled Help Wanted, a silver key for her piece titled Sophisticated Mermaid, and honorable mentions for her pieces titled Black and White Thinking, Night in Paris, Beauty Comes in All Shapes and Sizes, and Granny Panties. Susan Everett, (’16),  received a silver key for her piece titled Purple Passion Floral Fashion.

Printmaking is the art or technique of making prints, especially as practiced in engraving, etching, drypoint, woodcut or serigraphy (Google Definition). Virginia Rodowsky, (’15), received a gold key for her piece titled Next in Line. Tori West, (’15), received an honorable mention for her piece titled Seer.

Painting is the process or art of using paint, in a picture, as a protective coating, or as decoration (Google Definition). Virginia Rodowsky, (’15),  received a silver key for her piece titled Self Portrait. Deanna Wingel, (’14), received a silver key for her piece titled Venice.

Sculpture is the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster (Google Definition). Virginia Rodowsky, (’15), received a silver key for her piece titled Morning Routine.

Photography is the art or practice of taking and processing photographs. Jenora Cooper, (’14),  received an honorable mention titled Fragments: As Eye See It. Sydney Brannen, (’15), received an honorable mention for her piece titled En Pointe.

Design is a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is built or made. Kelly Maurer, (’15), received an honorable mention for her piece titled Carpe Diem.

Mixed Media is the use of a variety of media in an entertainment or work of art. Sara Neely, (’15), received an honorable mention for her piece titled Dark Woods Circus. Virginia Rodowsky, (’15), received an honorable mention for her piece titled There Was No One Left to Speak for Me. Julie Zhu, (’15), received an honorable mention for her piece titled Self Portrait.

All winners were acknowledged at the community homeroom on January 28, 2014 with a certificate given to them by Mrs.Vitolo, Mr.Wills, and Mrs.Denest.