Sunday, November 13, 2022

Upcoming Art Events

HWRHS Winter Art Show Reception, 12/14 at 6:00pm

 

The Winter Art Show will be on display during the month of December in the visual arts wing at HWRHS. The Art Show features work from the students taking visual art classes this semester. The reception will take place on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in the visual arts wing. Light refreshments will be served.  We hope to see you there!

 

 

HWRHS Winter Concert, 12/14 at 7:00pm 

 

The Fine and Performing Arts Department of Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School will present the annual Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Ferrini Dramatics Center at the Regional.  The Winter Concert is free and open to all members of the community.  The program will include a wide variety of pieces to be performed by the Concert Band, Jazz Band, Concert Choir, and Harmony.  Please join us for an exciting evening of music led by Director of Bands, Erik Fecke and Director of Choirs, Katie Simko. The student performers have been preparing for the concert since September and are eager to share their music with you!


Miles River Middle School Winter Concert, 12/20 at 7:00pm 

 

The Fine and Performing Arts Department of Miles River Middle School will present the annual Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Ferrini Dramatics Center. This is located at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, 775 Bay Road in S. Hamilton.  The Winter Concert is free and open to all members of the community. Performances will include a variety of music from the band, chorus, jazz band and chorale.  Please join us for a lively evening of music led by Director of Bands, Erik Fecke and Director of Choirs, Katie Simko.  The student performers have been preparing for the concert since September and are eager to share their music with you. We hope to see you there!  


For more information about any of these events, please contact Kirsten Losee at k.losee@hwschools.net.

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2021-2022

The Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District English and Visual Arts Department are proud to announce that our students have received two gold keys, three silver keys and five honorable mentions in the 2021-2022 Boston Globe Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.  Established in 1923, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are the longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the United States. 

Congratulations to all winners!

Cassi Sullivan (Grade 7) Dan Gemeinhart’s Scar Island: A Commentary On How Society Perceives and Treats Troubled Youth received a gold Key in critical essay Dylan-Robyn Kagan (Grade 10) The Ringmaster received an honorable mention in drawing & illustration Claire Payne (Grade 10) Polaris and the Bird House received an honorable mention in drawing & illustration Midnight Museum received an honorable mention in drawing & illustration Sophie Packard (Grade 11 ) Red Dragon received a silver key in personal essay and memoir Amanda Lannon (Grade 11) The Art of Death received a silver key in photography Icy Diamonds Cover a Leaf received an honorable mention in photography Sydni Smaller (Grade 12) Silent and Still received an honorable mention in photography Flying received a silver key in photography Landing on the Vineyard received a gold key in photography



The Ringmaster
Dylan-Robyn Kagan, Grade 10
Honorable Mention 



Midnight Museum
Claire Payne, Grade 10 
Honorable Mention 



Polaris and the Bird House 
Claire Payne, Grade 10 
Honorable Mention 



Icy Diamonds Cover a Leaf
Amanda Lannon, Grade 11
Honorable Mention



The Art of Death
Amanda Lannon, Grade 11
Silver Key



Silent and Still
Sydni Smaller, Grade 12
Honorable Mention
 


Flying
Sydni Smaller, Grade 12
Silver Key 



Landing on the Vineyard
Sydni Smaller, Grade 12
Gold Key