The Future Is Now
2025 STUDENT JURIED ART EXHIBITION
May 8-June 25
Student Artists Reception: Sunday June 8, 11am-1pm
The Morini Gallery at the Mass Arts Center is excited to present its second exclusive Juried Student Art Exhibition, “The Future is Now,” showcasing the incredible artwork of Mansfield and Norton High School students. This exhibition provided a unique opportunity for young local artists to submit their work for possible juried selection by the Curators of the Morini Gallery, allowing their art to be displayed for the general public, including theater and concert-goers at MAC.
The Student Artists Reception was held on Sunday, June 8, where the Curators’ Choice Awards were announced at 12:30 PM. Winners received gift cards to Jerry’s Artarama, an art supply store in Providence.
Instructors:
- Jennifer Martinelli-Rybicki – Mansfield
- Robin Lewicki – Norton
- Dr. Todd Kefor – Norton
Winners:
- 1st Place:
Eleanor Cates, Mansfield High
Artwork: “If I Picked You” - 2nd Place:
Marissa Medeiros, Mansfield High
Artwork: “Dog” - 3rd Place:
Sarah Smith, Norton High
Artwork: “To Be Loved by a Child”
Honorable Mentions:
- Mikayla Flynn, Norton High
Artwork: “Youth Left Out to Dry” - Sadie Winston, Norton High
Artwork: “Holding On” - Mikaela Ng, Mansfield High
Artwork: “Me Me Me”
MANSFIELD HIGH ARTISTS SELECTIONS:
Eleanor Cates – “If I Picked You,” Sketch pencil on paper
Sophie Curry – “Where Our Stories Begin,” Acrylic Paint
Sophie Curry – “Family Game Night,” Colored Pencil and Collage
Mischa Ferguson – “Foodimal,” Digital
Emily Freeman – “A Moment of Tranquility,” Acrylic on Canvas
Emily Freeman – “My Room,” Acrylic on Canvas
Alheli Gomez – “Mi Muñeca Lele,” Acrylic
Alheli Gomez – “Churros y Empanadas,” Digital
Marissa Medeiros – “Dog,” Color pencils
Marissa Medeiros – “Happy Bunny,” Water color
Michaela Ng – “Give You The Moon,” Oil Paint
Michaela Ng – “Me Me Me,” Mixed media
Michaela Ng – “Paper Scissors Shoot,” Acrylic
Declan O’Brien – “Sisyphus,” Collage
Meg Olson – “Candy Still Life,” Acrylic
Rishita Phanse – “Candy Painting,” Acrylic on Canvas
Olivia Posk – “Ethereal Portrait Of The Dream,” Mixed medium on paper
Olivia Posk – “Calpurnia Tate’s Evolution,” Colored pencil on paper
NORTON HIGH ARTISTS SELECTIONS:
Emilee Cabral – “Seashell” – Watercolor
Lucas Champney – “Chip” – Chalk pastels
Lucas Champney – “Bisan” – Chalk pastels
Lucas Champney – “Gamblers Despair” – Chalk & charcoal
Adeline Corcoran – “Cousins” – Pen and Ink
Brogan Dooley – “Komodo Dragon” – Scratchboard
Jonah Ferraro – “State of decay” – Chalk pastel
Jonah Ferraro – “Bone thugs-n-color-harmony” – Chalk pastel
Jonah Ferraro – “Fallen seed” – Mixed media
Makayla Flynn – “Desktop” – Acrylic Paint
Makayla Flynn – “Youth Left Out to Dry” – Mixed Media
Makayla Flynn – “Home Sweet Home” – Colored Pencil
Abby Sawyer – “Berries” – Watercolor
Sarah Smith – “To Be Loved By A Child” – Chalk and Charcoal
Emma Valanzola – “Citrus and Scarlet” – Watercolor
Sadie Winston – “Colorful Decay” – Chalk Pastel
Sadie Winston – “Holding On” – Charcoal
Sadie Winston – “Capture” – Colored Pencil