New Artists 2026: A Juried Regional High School Art Exhibit
March 14, 2026 - April 19, 2026
East and McDonald Galleries
Forty-seven years ago, the New Artist Exhibition was established to recognize the best high school artists in the area for their creativity, talent, and dedication. New Artists of 2026 is made possible by the ongoing collaboration between the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, the Art League, high school teachers, students, and private partners.
Best In Show
Madonna and Child
Tillett, Kidest
buff clay
Category: Sculpture
Teacher: Benji Florian
School: Harrison High School
Sculpture - 1st Place
Best in Show
Featured Work
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The Angel and His Stolen Soul
King, Aiyana
watercolor on paper
Category: Painting
Teacher: Mara Battiste
School: Jefferson High School
Museum Staff Assistant Award
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A Night at the Street
Gomez-Salinas, Eledin
colored pencil
Category: Drawing
Teacher: Steve Marin
School: Jefferson High School
Drawing - 1st Place, Ivy Tech Award, Award in Honor of Kathryn Clark, Purdue University School of Art and Design, West Lafayette Mayor Erin Easter Award.
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The Cost of Being Seen
Alvizo Evani
oil and acrylic on canvas
Category: Painting
Teacher: Zoe Coar
School: McCutcheon High School
Painting 1st Place, Museum Executive Director Award
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Dedication
Umlauf, Ian
digital photography
Teacher: Darci Church
School: McCutcheon High School
Photography - 1st Place, Museum Operations Manager Award, Nick Schnekel
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Dog's Best Friend
Fording, Teagan
block printing ink on drawing paper
Category: Printmaking
Teacher: Erin LaGuire
School: Harrison High School
Printmaking - 1st Place, Award in Honor of Charles Gick
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Special Delivery
Chaney, Taylin
pen, watercolor, collage, found materials
Category: Mixed Media and Textiles
Teacher: Jessica Reseigh
School: McCutcheon High School
Award in Honor of Andriana Harmeyer
