Alberta University of the Arts is proud to announce the winners of its annual ShowOff! High School Competition and Exhibition.
Students from across Canada were invited to submit artwork for consideration in this highly anticipated yearly art, design and craft competition for the chance to win over $20,000 in prizes. The grand prize is a scholarship for a students first year of tuition with an additional grant going towards chosen local high school art programs. Over 250 submissions were received and 75 finalists chosen for the online juried exhibition currently available for viewing.
ShowOff! connects AUArts with secondary school art, craft and design programs and educators across Canada on a grass roots level. This exposure empowers young emerging artists to connect with their peers allowing them to slowly weave themselves into the fabric of the Canadian arts community.
Winners were announced on Thursday, March 24 and the 2022 Recipients are:
- Best in Show: Adyson Rancourt, Centennial High School, Calgary
- Award of Distinction: Melanie McEwing, Strathmore High School, Strathmore
- Award of Distinction: Andrew Lee, Langley Fine Arts School, Fort Langley
- Lodgepole Center Award: Simon Annable, Lindsay Thurber High School, Red Deer
- Lodgepole Center Award: Isabelle Spohn, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic High School, Spruce Grove
- Award of Excellence: Lehan Sun, Ross Sheppard High School, Edmonton
- Award of Excellence: Jane Forrest, Etobicoke School of the Arts, Toronto
- Award of Merit: Irem Gumustas, Nelson Mandela High School, Calgary
- Award of Merit: Sabrina Santos, École Olds High School, Olds
- Award of Merit: Lena (Jiyeong) Park, Clayton Heights Secondary School, Surrey
The following schools are being recognized for their support of ShowOff!
- Bishop O' Byrne High School, Calgary, Alberta
- Central Memorial High School, Calgary, Alberta
- Henry Wise Wood High School, Calgary, Alberta
- Strathcona High School, Edmonton, Alberta
Please visit ShowOff! 2022 to view the online exhibition.
Photo: "Amalgamation" by Award of Excellence Winner Lehan Sun
