Art Competitions
Jr. VASE Regional Competition
2024 Excellence Rating
Kate Belmares
Gold Medal Regionals
Platinum Top 10%
Art II
Gold Medal Regionals
Platinum Top 10%
Art II
Stillman Visual Arts students in the Art II and Art III divisions have achieved a remarkable feat, earning the prestigious Gold Medals at the Regional Jr. VASE Art Competition. These talented artists not only obtained perfect scores in both their interviews and artwork evaluations but also attained the highest Rating of Excellence across all competition requirements.
A special commendation is due to Kate Belmares for her outstanding achievement in not only receiving the Gold Medal but also the coveted Platinum Medal, propelling her into the esteemed Top 10 percent. This is a testament to her exceptional talent and dedication.
A special commendation is due to Kate Belmares for her outstanding achievement in not only receiving the Gold Medal but also the coveted Platinum Medal, propelling her into the esteemed Top 10 percent. This is a testament to her exceptional talent and dedication.
13 Years No Disqualifications
Secondary Art Competition
Rodrigo Salazar
1st Place
Art III
Digital Photography
Camila Gamez
1st Place
Art II
Black and White Category
Recycling Poster Contest
"Planet Vs. Plastics"
Campus Judging
Honorable Mention BISD Recycling Rally
Fire Prevention Poster Contest
Bianca Martinez
7th Grade
Art II
7th Grade
Art II
Red Ribbon Campaign
"Be Kind to Your Mind"
Kate Belmares
Art II
1st Place
BISD Art Show
Zachary Garcia
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Fernanda Chapa
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Jyssac Grimaldo
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Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts
Jr. VASE 2023
Pharr, Texas
Regional Art Competition
2023 Superior Rating
12 Consecutive Years- No Disqualifications
All students that advanced to Regionals earned a Superior Rating
BIG ART DAY 2023
Big Art Day is an art happening to raise awareness of art education and art as a creative force in our communities on a BIG statewide scale. It is an attempt by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) to engage all art educators, their students and communities in a single day art event.Follow us on Instagram
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2023 BINATIONAL ART COMPETITION
Eduardo Buenrostro
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Daniella Dartt
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AWARDS
Exhibit Formal Invitation
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The winners' canvas prints will be exhibited all year in different locations sponsored by the Consulate of Mexico.
2023 FRONT COVER
Virtual Art Exhibit
Red Ribbon Poster Contest 2022
Charro Days Art Contest 2022
Belen Valdez
1st Place
2D Division
1st Place
2D Division
BISD Art Show 2022
Best of Show
Valeria Benavides
Color Drawing
Art III
1st Place
Yttel Guzman
3D Textile Sculpture
Art III
2nd Place
Valeria Benavides Digital Art Art III |
Honorable Mention
Miranda Villarreal Color Drawing Art III |
2nd Place
Janice Saldivar Color Drawing Art II |
Board Recognition 2022
Jr. VASE 2022
Valeria Benavides
Digital Art
Superior Rating
Digital Art
Superior Rating
BIG ART DAY 2021-2022
This is a Work of Art!
Go to link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cc6pNIxDXZJ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Virtual Art Exhibition
DISTANCE LEARNING 2020
BISD First Annual Recycle Rally
Recycling Poster Contest
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Belen Valdez
7th Grade
2nd Place
JUNIOR VASE 2019
Superior Rating
Jose Juarez
7th Grade
Digital Art
Superior Rating
Rating Descriptors:
Rating IV Superior = 60 – 51 Points
Rating III Excellent = 50 - 37 Points
Rating II Average = 36 - 25 Points
Rating I Below Average = 24 - 15 Points
BISD Art Show 2019
Madison's Electronic Art Portfolio
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Emily Aguirre Division II
Eye of the Beholder
Watercolor Painting
1st Place
TAEA- Junior VASE 2018
Superior Rating
Top Finalists
International Art Show 2018
Fire Prevention
Brownsville Fire Marshal
2017 Poster Contest
EMILY TORRE 1st Place
Gold Superior Rating 2017
State Qualification
TAEA- Junior VASE 2017
Alexandra Salazar
Gold Superior Rating Silver State Qualifier Paige Gonzalez
Gold Superior Rating Silver State Qualifier Julieta Torres
Gold Superior Rating |
Miranda Hernandez
Gold Superior Rating Joel Santivanez
Gold Superior Rating Silver State Qualifier Open Gallery Results |
Fabiola Nino
Gold Superior Rating Angela Garza
Gold Superior Rating Silver State Qualifier Discussing their interview experience
Gold Superior Rating
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BISD Secondary Art Show 2017
1st Place
Painting Category 8th Grade Division III Alexandra Salazar 1st Place
Black and White Category Paige Gonzalez |
1st Place
Photography Category 6th Grade Division I Alessandra Garcia 1st Place
Photography Category 8th Grade Division III Araceli Garay |
2nd Place
Photography Category 8th Grade Division III Fabiola Nino 1st Place
Fabrics Category 8th Grade Division III Keilian Carrizales |
Distinguished Palette Award 2017
Distinguished Palette Award Paige Gonzalez 8th Grade Stillman Middle School E-Portfolio https://paigemargon.wixsite.com/portfolio |
One Distinguished Palette Award is given every year to a student whose efforts in visual arts impact the art community.
Paige Gonzalez has been the recipient for two consecutive years among all middle schools in the Brownsville Independent School District. As the young master artist prepares to say goodbye to middle school and hello to high school, Paige is sure to continue making a positive impact in society through her exemplary work ethic and dedication. |
1st Place "Best of Show"
Category: Mix Media Paige Gonzalez |
BMFA International Art Show 2017
1st Place
Drawing Category
Maggie Gutierrez
Drawing Category
Maggie Gutierrez
"The Student International Art Show is celebrated every year in Brownsville, Texas. The show celebrates and appreciates student art, showcasing works by students from all over North America and parts of Europe." ~BMFA
Tribute To America Presentation
2016
From Left to Right: Sonny Butanda, Alexandra Salazar, Angela Garza, Margarita Martinez, Julissa Canada, Yasmin Cadena, Kennidy Rudd, Hailey Calzada, Miranda Cruz,Front Row: Kathy Rodriguez, Miranda Hernandez, Adolfo Balderas, Paige Gonzalez, Rhyan Carrasco, Gloria Sanchez, Valerie Samaya
Jr. Visual Arts Scholastic Event 2016
Left to Right: Margarita Enriquez, Leslie Ayala, Miranda Cruz, Kathy Rodriguez, Angela Garza, Kennidy Rudd, Alexandra Salazar, Rhyan Carrasco, Sonny Butanda
The BISD Department of Fine Arts presents the
40th Annual Secondary Art Contest Exhibit
2016
Kathy Rodriguez, Ryhan Cabrera, Paige Gonzalez, Sonny Butanda, and Hailey Calzada
Distinguished Palette Award 2016
TEKS: Critical Evaluation and Response
Students interpret, evaluate and justify artistic decisions in artwork by self, peers, and other artists such as that in museums, local galleries, art exhibits, and websites.
Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts
2015 Board Recognition Ceremony
State qualifiers attended student recognition ceremony due to their superior rating gold seals and silver seal on their jr. vase art pieces during the UIL region 1 competition. The state qualifiers are Rebecca Cedillo, Darshana Raju, Sonia Garza, Paige Gonzalez, Somalia Longoria, Paula Guerrero and Abigail Mayers.
Jr. Visual Arts Scholastic Event 2015
Ms. Arriaga's Advanced Visual Artists
May 2, 2015
From Left to Right: Karla Arguello, Natalia Moreno, Nereida Carrillo, Rebecca Cedillo, Michael Lee, Amber Rodriguez, Somalia Longoria, Abigail Mayers, Paula Gurrero, Darshana Raju, Gabriella Gutierrez, Danny Orozco, Gloria Sanchez, Dana Villela, Manuel Vettikunel, Paige Gonzalez, Sonia Garza, Kennidy Rudd.
Rating Descriptors
Jurors will evaluate art work in each classification by employing the following rating system to designate the degree of proficiency in which the student developed the VASE standards leading to the level of artistic quality within their work:
- Rating IV Superior = 60 – 51
- Rating III Excellent = 50 - 37
- Rating II Average = 36 - 25
- Rating I Below Average = 24 - 15
Ms. Arriaga's 2015 Results
Participants: 30 Entries
Superior Rating of IV: 30
State Silver Medals: 7
Disqualifications: 0
Total: 37
0 Disqualifications Superior Rating and State Medals= (4 consecutive years)
Participants: 30 Entries
Superior Rating of IV: 30
State Silver Medals: 7
Disqualifications: 0
Total: 37
0 Disqualifications Superior Rating and State Medals= (4 consecutive years)
Somalia Longoria8th grade
Title: Kyoto Award: Superior Rating and State medal Rebecca Cedillo8th grade
Title: Expressions Award: Superior Rating and State Medal Abigail Mayers8th grade
Title: Break the Silence Award: Superior Rating and State Medal Danny Orozco8th Grade
Title: Fighter in Life Award: Superior Rating Amber Rodriguez8th grade
Title: Polarity Award: Superior Rating Gloria Sanchez7th Grade
Title: Courage and Pride Award: Superior Rating Kennidy Rudd6th Grade
Title: City vs. Nature Superior Rating Dana Villela7th Grade
Title: Guardian of My Soul Award: Superior Rating |
Paula Guerrero8th Grade
Title: Lost in Greed Award: Superior Rating and State Medal Darshana Raju8th grade
Title: Beauty is Everywhere Award: Superior Rating and State Medal Rebecca Cedillo8th grade
Title: Blessings on the Skin Award: Superior Rating Paula Guerrero8th Grade
Title: Leo Guardian of the Sea Award: Superior Rating Gloria Sanchez7th grade
Title: Rejuvenate Award: Superior Rating Nereida Carrillo6th Grade
Title: A Day Fishing Award: Superior Rating Sonia Garza8th Grade
Title: Peace Vs Anguish Award: Superior Rating and State Medal Natalia Moreno6th Grade
Title: Deep Within the Sea Award: Superior Rating |
Paige Gonzalez6th grade
Title: Imagine Following Your Heart Award: Superior Rating and State Medal Michael Lee8th Grade
Title: Angelical Beings Award Superior Rating and State Medal Somalia Longoria8th grade
Title: Expressions of my Heart Award: Superior Rating Manuel Vettikunnel8th grade
Title: Acidic Scorpion Award: Superior Rating Michael Lee8th grade
Title: Peace Vs. Anguish Award: Superior Rating and State Medal Gabriella Gutierrez8th grade
Title: My Own World Award: Superior Rating Manuel Vettikunnel8th grade
Title:G.M.O. "Genetically Modified Organism" Award: Superior Rating Karla Arguello6th Grade
Title: Cool and Warm Award: Superior Rating |
" Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard"
2015 Stillman Jr. Vase Total Awards: 75
BISD SECONDARY ART EXHIBIT
2015
From left to right: Natalia Moreno, Hannah Gonzalez, Karla Arguello, Nereida Carrillo, Art Teacher Ms. Arriaga, Paige Gonzalez, Gabriela Gutierrez, Sonia Garza, Rebecca Cedillo, Amber Rodriguez, Danny Orozco.
TEKS: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Critical evaluation and response: The student responds to and analyzes artworks of self and others, contributing to the development of the lifelong skills of making informed judgments.
The student is expected to:
- investigate and explore original artworks in a variety of venues outside of the classroom such as museums, galleries, or community art; and
- understand and demonstrate proper exhibition etiquette.
Secondary Art Contest Exhibit
Featured Artwork
Somalia LongoriaDivision II: 8th Grade
Watercolor Painting 1st Place Robert Angel
6th grade
2D Mixed Media Wet 1st Place |
Somalia LongoriaDivision II: 8th Grade
Variety of Style Drawing 1st Place Nereida Carrillo6th Grade
2D Mix Media Wet and Dry 2nd Place |
Nereida Carrillo6th Grade
Watercolor Painting 1st Place Paige Gonzalez
6th Grade
2D Drawing Variety of Style 2nd Place |
Manuel VettikunnelDivision II: 8th Grade
2D Mix Media Wet 1st Place Leslie AyalaDivision I: 7th Grade
Fabrics 2nd Place |
Jr. Visual Arts Scholastic Event
2014
Ms. Arriaga
20 Gold Seal Medals "Superior Rating" 8 Silver Seal Medals "Judges Choice" Stillman Total: 54Medals are awarded to those students receiving a superior (Rating 4) rating in each division at the regional event. A Silver Medal is awarded to a percentage of artworks receiving a Superior rating and selected by the juror panel.
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Stillman Visual Artists Superior Rating
Stillman art students shine in region 1
Highest number of awards!
BISD Secondary Art Reception 2014
Supervisor of Visual Arts Teodoro Estrada
Stillman student artwork gets selected for display at Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts.
2014 BISD SECONDARY ART COMPETITION
2014 BISD SECONDARY ART COMPETITION
BISD Board Recognition 2013
2013 Jr. Visual Arts Scholastic Event
Gold and Silver Seal Medals: "Judge's Choice Award"
Gold Seal Medals: "Superior Rating"
Ms. Arriaga: 13 Gold Medals + 4 Silver "Juror's Choice" = 17
2013 BISD ART COMPETITION
Artist: Melissa Rurigirwa
Art Level I
Category:Drawing Mix Media
2nd Place
Artist: Cesar Marroquin
Art Level II
Category: Color Drawing
1st Place
Artist: Grecia Medina
Art Level I
Category: Variety of Styles
2nd Place
Artist: Angie Santiago
Art Level I
Category: Wet Mix Media
2nd Place
Artist: Karla Trevino
Art Level I
Category: Fibers
2nd Place
Artist: Haziel Gonzalez
Art Level II
Category: BW Design
1st Place
Artist: Joshua Alaniz
Art Level II
Category: Mix Media
2nd Place
Artist: Karla Trevino
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Artist: Laurin Kilabrew
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RGV Hispanic Heritage Art Contest 2013
1st Place Advance Category
Artist: Joshua Alaniz
Art Level II
2012 Visual Arts Scholastic Event
GOLD and SILVER Seal Medals: "Juror's Choice"
Cesar Marroquin
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Marco Torres
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Citlali Zertuche
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Gold Medals Superior Rating
Nicole Dautreppe
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Sarah Kong
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Iliana Rodriguez
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Jahaira Garcia
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