Shorecrest student honored at state art exhibition

Pushing it All Away
Art by Laura Mentele

Shorecrest High School student Laura Mentele was honored at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) 42nd annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show on Friday, May 15 in Olympia.

The show, co-sponsored by OSPI and the Washington Art Education Association (WAEA), celebrates the high school artists whose work was selected for statewide competition as regional winners in their Educational Service District (ESD) shows across the state this spring.

Mentele will receive the WAEA Tribute Award for her artwork “Pushing It All Away.” Her teacher is Laura King. Each year WAEA chooses their winning piece to honor their “Tribute Award” winner. This award is given to outstanding arts educators, arts advocates and businesses nominated by the WAEA membership. This year’s Tribute Award winner is AnnRené Joseph, Ed.D., Educational and Research Consultant.