36th Annual High School Art Show

On Friday, February 27^th, the duCret School of Art marked its 36^th year of celebrating the works of high school junior and senior artists from across the state. Four hundred and forty five pieces submitted from individual artists filled the school’s auditorium. Every year the duCret School of Art invites high school art students to participate in one of NJ’s largest art shows for teenagers. It is free to submit a piece of artwork and certificates and cash awards are given out at the opening night reception.

This year, 95 awards were given for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place, along with Honorable Mentions.  Click for Awards List. Frank Falotico, the school’s Director, created the show initially so that young artists could experience being part of a large exhibition. Teenagers could also view the works of their peers from differing counties within the state, all in one night. The show has grown enormously over the years and at the Opening Reception, high school teachers, students and their families can mix and mingle in the auditorium, as well as speak to demonstrating duCret students and faculty members. Entries this year came in from as far as Freehold, Livingston, Bloomfield, Monmouth County and Bergenfield High Schools. Above image: duCret Instructor Peter Ambush speaks about his choice of mediums and the artwork he produces.

The duCret School of art offers a 3 year art career program as an alternative way for emerging artists to get started in life. There are courses and workshops offered throughout the year for the general public, as well as children. 

Visitors are allowed to stop by the school Monday – Friday between the hours of 9 am – 4 pm. Prospective students can call 908.757.7171 to schedule a tour and career consultation.