Art Awards & Recognitions

Unleashing Creative Triumphs

Unleashing Creative Triumphs

With an impressive array of national, state-level, and regional awards, our artists have firmly established themselves as leaders in the artistic community. Their creations have not only left an indelible mark on the art world but have also brought recognition and acclaim to our school. 

2022-23 Highlights:

Sophomore Emely Batista Wins 2023 Congressional Community Choice Award!

Jean Lally Wins 2023 National Scholastic Gold Medal!

2023 Kyaea State Level Awards

Jean Lally Wins Best in Show in the  2023 KYAEA State Level Awards!

Sophomore Emely Batista Wins 2023 Congressional Community Choice Award!

Jean Lally Wins 2023 National Scholastic Gold Medal!

2023 Kyaea State Level Awards

  • Maggie Barnett (1st Mixed Media)

  • Jean Lally (1st Drawing/Best In Show)

  • Josephine Melian (2nd Painting)

  • Ryan Shown (HM Drawing)

Jean Lally Wins Best in Show in the  2023 KYAEA State Level Awards!

Atherton's National Art Honor's Society designed two derby bats that were selected to be displayed at Louisville Slugger Museum! Only 5 were selected in the whole city!

Sophomore's Laiani Johnson and Joplin Hora were selected for the extremely competitive 2023 Visual Art's GSA Summer Program!

Atherton Art students recieve over 16 Reginonal KYAEA art awards!   (See full list on Instagram @MrsGibbsArt)

Atherton Art students recieve 20 Regional Scholastic awards out of 30 artworks submitted!  (See full list on Instagram @MrsGibbsArt)

Atherton's National Art Honor's Society designed two derby bats that were selected to be displayed at Louisville Slugger Museum! Only 5 were selected in the whole city!

Sophomore's Laiani Johnson and Joplin Hora were selected for the extremely competitive 2023 Visual Art's GSA Summer Program!

Atherton Art students recieve over 16 Reginonal KYAEA art awards! 

(See full list on Instagram @MrsGibbsArt)

Atherton Art students recieve 20 Regional Scholastic awards out of 30 artworks submitted!

(See full list on Instagram @MrsGibbsArt)

National Recognitions:

2023 National Gold Medal Drawing by Jean Lally

2021 National Gold Medal Drawing by Ella Stillwagon

2020 National Silver Medal Portfolio *with distinction* by Cierra Crump

2020 National Gold Medal Portfolio (only 5 VA portfolios selected for this honor in the nation) by Val Jett

2023 National Gold Medal Drawing by Jean Lally

2021 National Gold Medal Drawing by Ella Stillwagon

2020 National Silver Medal Portfolio *with distinction* by Cierra Crump

2020 National Gold Medal Portfolio (only 5 VA portfolios selected for this honor in the nation) by Val Jett

2019 National Gold Medal Drawing by Jae Lisa Williamson

2019 Atherton High Art students take 2nd place in the National Van's Off the Wall Competition (earning ($10,000 for the art dept).

2018 National Silver Medal Drawing by Aly Reece

2018 National Gold Medal Drawing by Catalina SIlva

2019 National Gold Medal Drawing by Jae Lisa Williamson

2019 Atherton High Art students take 2nd place in the National Van's Off the Wall Competition (earning ($10,000 for the art dept).

2018 National Silver Medal Drawing by Aly Reece

2018 National Gold Medal Drawing by Catalina SIlva

2017 National Gold Medal Drawing by Jordan Heller

2021 Ali Matthews Gets a Nationally Rare Perfect Score on Her Ap Art Portfolio!

2017 National Gold Medal Drawing by Jordan Heller

2021 Ali Matthews Gets a Nationally Rare Perfect Score on Her Ap Art Portfolio!

More coming soon!