Students' art chosen for show where Falcon receives award

Albany High student Ray Blanken receives an award for art.

Art works created by eight Albany High School students are now on display, though April 22, at the Albany Center Gallery. Among them, a piece by sophomore Ray Blanken - who not only was chosen for the show, but also received a special recognition entitled Collarwork’s Emerging Artist’s Award

The collection, part of the 24th Annual High School Regional Juried Exhibition, features more than 100 pieces created by students from 25 high schools around the Capital Region. The works were selected by jurors from more than 550 submissions and showcase a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, photography, film, digital media and sculpture.

Congratulations to our talented student-artists:

Congratulations to all our student-artists and especially Blanken and guiding teacher, Debbie Cronin.