George School Student's Painting Wins 'Best In Show,' $250 Award

Newtown PA

02 February, 2022

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NEW HOPE, PA — A George School senior was named "Best In Show" and received a $250 prize for her oil painting in the 9th Annual Phillips' Mill Youth Art Exhibition. Annika Crawford's painting "Alton" was called "exceptional" and "extraordinary" by the competition's juror, the Lambertville filmmaker and painter Bill Jersey. He said it was "hard to believe a student has done this piece." Other Newtown locals stood out among the 150 pieces on display, too: Anna Williamson and Alexis Fillipov of Council Rock High School North took first and second place, respectively, for their three-dimensional works. Another George School student, Katie Rose Hendry, took second place in the digital art and photography category. In a profile by the George School, Crawford said she was interested in exploring portraiture and memory in her piece. "I sharpened detail on Alton, while blurring the background, to simulate how the eye focuses on single subjects, as I was aiming for pure realism," she said. The youth art exhibition is the only one of its size and judging capabilities locally, according to a news release. No entry fees are charged. "The program was launched in 2014 to support the artistic community of the future, and to offer aspiring artists in our region the chance to gain exposure and experience exhibiting with a prestigious arts organization," said Kathy Schroeher, the exhibition's co-chair. Normally, the show is open to the public in the historic Phillips' Mill on River Road and works are offered for sale. The show is online only this year due to COVID-19, so no sales will be possible; but you can see all the artworks from right where you sit by viewing the show online through Feb. 27. Council Rock High School North student Anna Williamson made "Nest" out of masking tape, glue, wire, and wood. (Anna Williamson / Phillips' Mill) A total of $2,400 in cash prizes was awarded to the young artists, funded by sponsors and Phillips' Mill community members. First place winners received $200, second place winners received $150, third place winners received $100, and honorable mention honorees received $50. The following students were awarded prizes: Painting First Place: Madison Talbert, "Luck In Boldness," Ewing High SchoolSecond Place: Dominic Rivera, "Before the Storm," Holy Ghost PrepThird Place: Gabriel Kortepeter, "Mountain Sunset," Ewing High School Works on Paper First Place: Caroline Colman, "Repetitive Mornings," Central Bucks High School WestSecond Place: Madeline Malitas, "Self Portrait," Upper Dublin High SchoolThird Place: Chloe Boocock, "Killing Invasives," The Pennington SchoolHonorable Mention: Olivia Phelan, "Kurtis Conner" Neshaminy High SchoolHonorable Mention: Camryn McDermid, "Flower Boots" Hillsborough High SchoolHonorable Mention: Peyton Scratchard, "The Dance" Pennsbury High School Digital Art & Photography First Place: Dongfang Qu, "Lost in Paradise," Princeton Day SchoolSecond Place: Katie Rose Hendry, "Interdependence," George SchoolThird Place: Tyler Davy, "Bandito," Central Bucks High School SouthHonorable Mention: Tyler Dinn, "Jump," Central Bucks High School EastHonorable Mention: Gabrielle Long, "Phantom Portrait with Flower," Central Bucks High School SouthHonorable Mention: Rynn Spring, "Portrait," Central Bucks High School SouthHonorable Mention: Backpack Filiatrault, "Dice/Motion," Central Bucks High School West Three-Dimensional Works First Place: Anna Williamson, "Nest," Council Rock High School NorthSecond Place: Alexis Filippov, "Lemons in Decay," Council Rock High School SouthThird Place: Ethan Weggel, "Ceramic Coil Vessel," Upper Dublin High School Students from 23 area schools had their work featured in this year's show. See the 9th Annual Youth Art Exhibition's juried gallery show here. Be the first to know what's going on in Newtown when you subscribe to Patch.