NAA 2010 Budding Artist Show
The Newburyport Art Association presents the 12th Annual Budding Artist Show March 12th to March 28th in NAA’s Sargent and Hartson Galleries. This show continues to delight all who come to see the artwork created by junior High and High School students from all the surrounding communities.
The judge this year is Kirsten Losee, who is the Director of Fine Arts for both Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School and Miles River Middle School. Kirsten has been teaching visual art at the high school level for the past ten years. The awards will be presented at a reception for the artists, family and friends on Sunday, March 14th, 3 – 5pm.
Juror’s overall comments on the show:
“I enjoyed the variety of pieces in this show. There is a nice range of work from sculptures to mixed media and drawings. The students should be proud of their efforts. Amazing work!”
Kirsten Losee
2010 Awards
The 12th Annual Budding Artist Show
There were 178 entries from 118 artists representing the surrounding Junior High and High Schools.
Ruthanne Arbeit Excellence Award “Best in Show” $100
Given by David & Ida Arbeit
Artist: Matthew Mooradian
Town: Haverhill, MA
Grade: 12
Title: Treasure from the Seas
Media: Oil
“This piece has a strong composition and warm feel to it. The blending on the skin tones is outstanding.”
NAA Artlink Scholarship for 2010
NAA Teen portfolio Class
Given by Susan Spellman
Artist: Meredith Marino
Town: West Newbury, MA
Grade: 10
Title: Olive
Media: Acrylic
“Beautiful sense of light on the figure. Artist uses a dynamic color choice for skin tones. Excellent proportion.”
Beverly Mitchell Award for Excellence in Mixed Media $50
Given by ArtLink
Artist: Molly E. Haynes
Town: Boxford, MA
Grade: 12
Title: Skull
Media: Collage
“Outstanding use of texture. Strong ¾ view. I enjoy the size and scale of this piece- Larger than life.”
Howard Dalton Memorial Award for Excellence in Pastel $50
Given by Peg Dalton
Artist: Alyssa Kelley
Town: Groveland, MA
Grade: 11
Title: Skull
Media: Oil Pastel
“Excellent Texture. Very dramatic. Strong sense of light.”
Ellen Weisz Award for Excellence in Sculpture $50
Given by Dr. Susan Pursell
Artist: Andrea Thoen
Town: Rowley, MA
Grade: 10
Title: Steppin’ Out
Media: Cardboard
“Very delicate. Excellent attention to detail. Interesting choice of materials”
Christine Molitor Johnson Award for Excellence in 
Watercolor $50
Given by the children, families and staff of the Kelly School
Artist: Nora Casey
Town: Newburyport, MA
Grade: 10
Title: January
Media: watercolor
“Lovely use of white. Strong sense of perspective. Beautiful, subtle background.”
Christine Molitor Johnson Award for Excellence in Oil $50
Given by the children, families and staff of the Kelly School
Artist: Amanda Coe
Town: Hampton Falls, NH
Grade: 12
Title: Lara
Media: Oil on Canvas
“This painting is very photo-realistic. The shadows and detail are spectacular. I like the pose of the child in the sand.”
Anita Currier Award for Excellence in Acrylic $25
Given by Anita & Bob Currier
Artist: Victoria Andersen
Town: Amesbury, MA
Grade: 12
Title: Lady in Waiting
Media: Acrylic
“Captivating dreamlike scenario. Excellent use of perspective. Outstanding detail on the ladybug.”
Anita Currier Award for Excellence in Photography $25
Given by Anita & Bob Currier
Artist: Justin Surgent
Town: Amesbury, MA
Title: We’re not in Kansas Anymore
Media: Photograph
“fascinating composition. Nice contrast. Excellent use of lines and angles.”
Anita Currier Award for Excellence in Computer Art $25
Given by Anita & Bob Currier
Artist: Elizabeth Somers
Town: Amesbury, MA
Grade: 11
Title: Standing Out
Media: Photograph
“Strong use of selective color to separate man-made objects from natural objects. Solid composition.”
Anita Currier Award for Excellence in Drawing or Print 
Making $25
Given by Anita & Bob Currier
Artist: Emily Shirshac
Town: Amesbury, MA
Grade: 12
Title: Sister
Media: Charcoal and pencil
“Artist has a nice soft touch with the media. I like that the background works its way into the hair and face.”
Joan Gessner Award for Grades 5 & 6 $25
Given by Joan Gessner
Artist: Cammi Balentine
Town: Haverhill, MA
Grade: 6
Title: Out for a Walk
Media: Pastel
“In this drawing you really get a sense of the time of day and time of year. This is a nice landscape drawing.”
Joan Gessner Award for Grades 7 & 8 $25
Given by Joan Gessner
Artist: Sam Gray
Town: N. Hampton, NH
Grade: 8
Title: Blue Heron
Media: Oil on Canvas
“Excellent choice of color palette. Beautiful transitional. Blending strong composition.”
Joan Gessner Award for Grades 9 & 10 $25
Given by Joan Gessner
Artist: Mary Terranova
Town: N. Andover, MA
Grade: 9
Title: Oreo
Media: Chalk
“The artist has really captured the dog’s expression. Excellent range of tone. Nice use of chalk on black.”
Joan Gessner Award for Grades 11 & 12 $25
Given by Joan Gessner
Artist: Nicole Rodgers
Town: Byfield, MA
Grade: 12
Title: Blood is thicker
Media: Pencil and Ink
“Dramatic Imagery. Excellent use of line and color.”
Honorable Mention for Grades 5 & 6
Artist: Chloe Hammond
Town: Amesbury, MA
Grade: 5
Title: Flowers for Mom
Media: Watercolor
Honorable Mention for Grades 5 & 6
Artist: Lauren Gonthier
Town: Amesbury, MA
Grade: 6
Title: Joan’s Tomatoes
Media: Watercolor
Honorable Mention for Grades 7 & 8
Artist: Luke Gray
Town: N. Hampton, NH
Grade: 8
Title: Moose at Pond’s Edge
Media: Oil on Canvas
Honorable Mention for Grades 7 & 8
Artist: Gabrielle Cole
Town: Newburyport, MA
Grade: 8
Title: Untitled
Media: Watercolor
Honorable Mention for Grades 9 & 10
Artist: Mary Terranova
Town: N. Andover, MA
Grade: 9
Title: Sunset
Media: Watercolor
Honorable Mention for Grades 9 & 10
Artist: Colette Newcombe
Town: Rowley, MA
Grade: 10
Title: Untitled
Media: Wire Sculpture
Honorable Mention for Grades 11 & 12
Artist: Bianca Corey
Town: Byfield, MA
Grade: 8
Title: Geoffrey Biggs
Media: Clay
Honorable Mention for Grades 11 & 12
Artist: Andrew Saulnier
Town: Amesbury, MA
Grade: 11
Title: Beauty through Glass Beads
Media: Photograph