19 District Students Receive 20 Regional VASE Awards; Students Advance to State

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TAEA’s event recognizes exemplary student achievement in the visual arts by providing students and programs with a standard of excellence.

The Texas Art Education Association event known as the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) recognizes exemplary student achievement in the visual arts. The regional event was held virtually this year from Region 4N.

Students in grades 9-12 competed. Jurors at the regional level evaluate each student’s artwork using the following standard:

Rating 4 Superior
Rating 3 Excellent
Rating 2 Average
Rating 1 Below Average

Students submitted the artwork virtually and submitted written artist statements about their artwork. They described how they created the piece, why, and their compositional decisions to advance the artwork visually. Traditionally this section is conducted by an interview.

The Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) is the largest annual contest, generally consisting of 1,700-2,000 entries. Students with a 4 rating receive a medal and a letter for their letterman. Artworks with a Superior rating advance to state.

The virtual State VASE will take place April 29-30, 2022.

Students Advancing to State VASE

All of the students earned Superior ratings.

Artwork by Sara Kay

Aldine High School

Karyme de León
Alondra Gallegos

Avalos P-TECH School

Jocelyn Bedolla

Carver HS for Applied Technology/Engineering/Arts

Jade Jiménez

Davis High School

Alondra Adame
Janet Duong

Davis Ninth Grade School

Rebecca Rangel

Eisenhower High School

Alexander Baltazar (2)
Briana García
Sarah Kay
Marilie López

Eisenhower Ninth Grade School

Ana Pérez

Blanson Career and Technical Education School

Charley Basulto
Dawn Cabalquinto

MacArthur High School

Aimee Mahindaratne
Keila Mondragón

Nimitz High School

Lillyana Bishop
Virginia Nevárez

Victory Early College High School

Evelyn Moreno