19 Aldine ISD Students Advance State Visual Arts Scholastic Event; Students Earn 10 Medals – Aldine ISD

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The highly competitive event began with over 33,000 artworks, with only 2,500 advancing to the state.

The State VASE event celebrates the artistic prowess and dedication of Texas art students, teachers, and administrators. It is a testament to the creative genius that thrives in our state.

Aldine ISD had 19 artworks, and 16 high school artists qualified to compete at the State VASE level. The following students earned a 4 Rating (Exemplary rating) at State Vase, earning Medals (eight of the 10 award-winning artworks are displayed).

Aldine ISD State VASE Medalist Recipients

Cory A. Álvarez (2 Medals), MacArthur High School
Jocelyn Bedolla, Avalos P-TECH School
Verónica Calderón, Carver High School for Applied Technology, Engineering & The Arts
Isabella Fuentes, Davis High School
Luis Gómez-Bolaños, Carver High School for Applied Technology, Engineering & The Arts
Sofyah Macías, Young Women’s Leadership Academy
Mariana Razo, Eisenhower High School
Yahaira Yáñes (2 Medals), Blanson CTE High School

The State VASE is celebrating its 30th year. Over 33,000 artworks competed in over 20 regional events across Texas this year. Students in various regions are invited to participate in their Regional VASE each year. Students are interviewed, and their artworks are juried by certified TAEA jurors. A 4 Rating is the mark of an exemplary work of art. A 4 Rating qualifies the student to enter the VASE Area Event. After the jury process, artworks that qualify to participate are processed for the State Event. For the 2024 VASE, 2,500 artworks from area events were selected to advance to the state.

Jurors from across the United States assess state-qualifying artworks. Student artists who receive a 4 Rating — Exemplary at the State Event are awarded a state medal. The artwork created by these students will be featured on the VASE website.

Artworks receiving a 4 Rating-Exemplary at the State Event are eligible for consideration for the highest honor in VASE, the Gold Seal Medallion (they must earn a 5 Rating when judges consider them for the Gold Seal). The State VASE Jurors select artworks that represent the goals of VASE and exemplary examples of concept, technique, craftsmanship, and creativity in student artwork. Gold Seal Medallion recipients will have their artwork exhibited at various venues across the state. The recognition will culminate with the Gold Seal Exhibition at the annual TAEA Fall Conference. On Saturday, April 27, the opening awards ceremony celebrated 150 students who earned Gold Seal Medallions.

Participating in the State VASE event is about more than just the competition. It’s a chance for students to engage in hands-on workshops, sketching opportunities, and even compete for scholarship money. They also have the chance to receive memorial scholarships and meet with universities for an art portfolio review. This event is a unique platform for art teachers and students to connect, grow artistically, and develop personally.