Virtual Exhibition Dates: May 1–August 31, 2021
Virtual Opening Reception: May 1, 2021 @ 12 PM (Pacific)

Annual High School Exhibition Program

Since 2014, AMOCA has hosted an annual juried exhibition showcasing the remarkable talents of high school students studying the ceramic arts. Click the link below to learn more about the program and past exhibitions.

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Acknowledgments

This program generously funded provided, in part, through grants from the DEW Foundation.

Awards Ceremony

Award Winners

Visitors Choice: Colin Lunsford

Colin Lunsford, “Dragon Sage”, Class of 2021. Apex Friendship High School; taught by Caroline Harkins.

Visitor’s Choice Award

Click the link below to cast your vote! The winner will be announced at the close of the exhibition.

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Classes of 2023-24

Honorable Mention: Jeremy Park

Jeremy Park, “Hand and Heart”, Class of 2023. Bellarmine College Preparatory; taught by Jonathan Huang.

Honorable Mention: Mariah Storm

Mariah Storm, “Phoenix”, Class of 2024. El Toro High School; taught by Michael Brail.

Honorable Mention: Mersedes Roy

Mersedes Roy, “Gargoyle”, Class of 2023. Chenango Valley Central School District; taught by Andrew Fitzsimmons.

Best of Show: Zoe Carmack

Zoe Carmack, “Japanese Oni Mask”, Class of 2024. El Toro High School; taught by Michael Brail.

Class of 2022

Honorable Mention: Nayomie Pazmino

Nayomie Pazmino, “Picky Bear”, Class of 2022. Herbert Hoover High School; taught by Gina Brownstein.

Honorable Mention: Dylan Mealey

Dylan Mealey, “Doughnut Teapots”, Class of 2022. Flintridge Prep School; taught by Biliana Popova.

Honorable Mention: David Aguilar

David Aguilar, “Samurai”, Class of 2022. El Toro High School; taught by Michael Brail.

Best of Show: Koby Chen

Koby Chen, “Food For Thought”, Class of 2022. St. George’s School; taught by Markian Kyba.

Class of 2021

Honorable Mention: Olivia Bochenek

Olivia Bochenek, “Circle tea Pot & Cup”, Class of 2021. Chenango Valley Central School District; taught by Andrew Fitzsimmons.

Honorable Mention: Marshall Smith

Marshall Smith, “Sunset over an ocean”, Class of 2021. Flintridge Prep School; taught by Biliana Popova.

Honorable Mention: Amelia Booth

Amelia Booth, “Out With the Old, in With the New”, Class of 2021. Franklin D. Roosevelt High School; taught by Ashleigh Thomas.

Best of Show: Tristan Archer

Tristan Archer, “Scholastic Dissolution”, Class of 2021. Pelham High School; taught by Taylor Kudalis.

Juried Works

Listed in alphabetical order by last name. Photos of works submitted by participants. Click or tap on a photo to see a larger image.

David Aguilar

David Aguilar, “Samurai”, Class of 2022. El Toro High School; taught by Michael Brail.

Nicole Altan

Nicole Altan, “Serpent”, Class of 2021. Dublin High School; taught by Shannon Persley.

Lupita Aranda

Lupita Aranda, “Flower Teapot”, Class of 2022. Tustin High School; taught by Ysabel Gray.

Tristan Archer

Tristan Archer, “Dissolution”, Class of 2021. Pelham High School; taught by Taylor Kudalis.

Katelyn Argyle

Katelyn Argyle, “Under The Sea”, Class of 2022. Liberty High School; taught by Mrs. Shearing.

Michaela A. Arsene

Michaela A. Arsene, “American Black Bear”, Class of 2024. El Toro High School; taught by Michael Brail.

Nicholas Blumberg

Nicholas Blumberg, “Slanted & Enchanted”, Class of 2021. El Dorado High School; taught by Jeffrey Picou.

Olivia Bochenek

Olivia Bochenek, “Circle tea Pot & Cup”, Class of 2021. Chenango Valley Central School District; taught by Andrew Fitzsimmons.

Kaliani Boden

Kaliani Boden, “Yin Yang”, Class of 2022. Herbert Hoover High School; taught by Gina Brownstein.

Amelia Booth

Amelia Booth, “Out With the Old, in With the New”, Class of 2021. Franklin D. Roosevelt High School; taught by Ashleigh Thomas.

Maddie Brady

Maddie Brady, “Cameo”, Class of 2021. Chadwick School; taught by Annie Webster.

Jamie Brennan

Jamie Brennan, “Blooming Vase”, Class of 2022. Chadwick School; taught by Annie Webster.

Reese Buholtz

Reese Buholtz, “Toeypus”, Class of 2021. Trinity Preparatory School; taught by Vadim Malkin.

Matthias Burke

Matthias Burke, “Head in the Clouds”, Class of 2021. West York Area High School; taught by Kathryn Zuilkoski.

Zoe Carmack

Zoe Carmack, “Japanese Oni Mask”, Class of 2024. El Toro High School; taught by Michael Brail.

Clarice Cha

Clarice Cha, “One of War’s Feces: Comfort Women”, Class of 2021. Herbert Hoover High School; taught by Gina Brownstein.

Koby Chen

Koby Chen, “Food For Thought”, Class of 2022. St. George’s School; taught by Markian Kyba.

Maylin Chen

Maylin Chen, “Dog with a Fountain”, Class of 2024. Flintridge Prep School; taught by Biliana Popova.

Maria Conchas Aguilar

Maria Conchas Aguilar, “El Espiritu Santo”, Class of 2021. La Sierra High School; taught by Tina Naif.

David Crespo

David Crespo, “End of Day”, Class of 2021. Long Beach High School; taught by Ann Marie Pulice.

David Cuaron

David Cuaron, “The Stolen Tunes”, Class of 2021. Etiwanda High School; taught by Laura Morrow.

Joey David

Joey David, “Geometric Bowl Set”, Class of 2021. Flintridge Prep School; taught by Biliana Popova.

Catherine Davodi

Catherine Davodi, “Broken History”, Class of 2022. Chadwick School; taught by Annie Webster.

Leila Denbow

Leila Denbow, “Brothers: Adrien, Paul”, Class of 2022. William Mason High School; taught by Karan Witham-Walsh.

Megan Dorame

Megan Dorame, “Crocodile Rock”, Class of 2021. El Toro High School; taught by Michael Brail.

Gabrielle Doty

Gabrielle Doty, “Magical Tea Set”, Class of 2022. Chadwick School; taught by Annie Webster.

Timothy Drewno

Timothy Drewno, “Octopus”, Class of 2024. El Toro High School; taught by Michael Brail.

Jacqueline Duenas

Jacqueline Duenas, “I got you on my mind”, Class of 2021. Tustin high school; taught by Ysabel Gray.

Seth Duffy

Seth Duffy, “Guy in the Chair Claymation”, Class of 2023. El Toro High School; taught by Michael Brail.

Lily Eriksen

Lily Eriksen, “Claymation Video”, Class of 2021. Herbert Hoover High School; taught by Gina Brownstein.

Mya Gackstetter

Mya Gackstetter, “Tripod Lidded Vessel”, Class of 2022. Post Falls High School; taught by Amber Poelstra.

Eva Gallagher

Eva Gallagher, “Under Pressure”, Class of 2021. Warwick High School; taught by Nate Nixdorf.

Graham Galusha

Graham Galusha, “Sweet Masquerade”, Class of 2024. Chadwick School; taught by Annie Webster.

Libby Garrett

Libby Garrett, “Triangle Trio”, Class of 2021. Chadwick School; taught by Annie Webster.

Madelyn Geeting

Madelyn Geeting, “Koi Pond Vase”, Class of 2023. Flintridge Prep School; taught by Biliana Popova.

Samantha Gerde

Samantha Gerde , “Under the sea”, Class of 2021. Oak Hills high school; taught by Bridget Dignan-Cummins.

James Gomez

James Gomez, “Aqua Frigidior Disputatio”, Class of 2023. Pasadena Polytechnic; taught by Jennifer Raftery.

Emily Goodstal

Emily Goodstal, “Donut Container”, Class of 2022. Chenango Valley Central School District; taught by Andrew Fitzsimmons.

Maria Habra

Maria Habra, “Anniversary Tray Set”, Class of 2023. William Mason High School; taught by Karan Witham-Walsh.

Benjamin Hafey

Benjamin Hafey, “A Heart’s Desire”, Class of 2021. Bellarmine College Prep; taught by Jonathan Huang.

Alyssa Hargis

Alyssa Hargis, “Hiding”, Class of 2021. El Toro High School; taught by Michael Brail.

Grace Hartig

Grace Hartig, “Treetops”, Class of 2022. Taylor High School; taught by Sue Diemer.

Madalynn Henry

Madalynn Henry, “An Ode to Rococo”, Class of 2021. Walker High; taught by Andrew Pullman.

Charlie Hill

Charlie Hill, “Oil Lamp”, Class of 2022. Chadwick School; taught by Annie Webster.

Enoc Hunte

Enoc Hunte, “Twins”, Class of 2022. Flintridge Prep School; taught by Biliana Popova.

Mia Jo

Mia Jo, “Hippo(pot)amus”, Class of 2022. Chadwick School; taught by Annie Webster.

Michaela Johnson

Michaela Johnson, “Woman”, Class of 2021. Mercer Area High School; taught by Stephanie Martin.

Dayna Jones

Dayna Jones, “Penguin”, Class of 2021. Beaver Dam High School; taught by Alex Olson.

Ryan Kiachian

Ryan Kiachian, “Biome Mugs (Set of 4)”, Class of 2021. Bellarmine College Prep; taught by Jonathan Huang.

Joshua Kidd

Joshua Kidd, “The Cubicle”, Class of 2021. Trinity Preparatory School; taught by Vadim Malkin.

Faith Kim

Faith Kim, “The Battle of …”, Class of 2023. Herbert Hoover High School; taught by Gina Brownstein.

Riya Koh

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Riya Koh, “Blossoms Vase”, Class of 2023. Flintridge Prep School; taught by Biliana Popova.

Anam Lala

Anam Lala, “Life’s Too Short”, Class of 2021. Herbert Hoover High School; taught by Gina Brownstein.

Minhan Lin

Minhan Lin, “Abyssal”, Class of 2022. Arcadia High School; taught by Jason Ganley.

Joshua Liu

Joshua Liu, “Dragon Bowl”, Class of 2022. Arcadia High School; taught by Jason Ganley.

Alef Lopez

Alef Lopez, “Royal Urchin”, Class of 2021. Apex Freindship highschool; taught by Caroline Harkins.

Riley Ludwig

Riley Ludwig, “Paul”, Class of 2022. Oak Hills High School; taught by Bridget Dignan-Cummins.

Colin Lunsford

Colin Lunsford, “Dragon Sage”, Class of 2021. Apex Friendship High School; taught by Caroline Harkins.

Blake Marvin

Blake Marvin, “Marbled Tea Set”, Class of 2022. Viewpoint School; taught by Nell Yates.

Ashton McQuillan

Ashton McQuillan, “A Beautiful Belly”, Class of 2021. Cretin-Derham Hall; taught by Martha Thornton.

Ian Mead

Ian Mead, “I Am the Walrus”, Class of 2022. El Toro High School; taught by Michael Brail.

Dylan Mealey

Dylan Mealey, “Doughnut Teapots”, Class of 2022. Flintridge Prep School; taught by Biliana Popova.

Brandon Miner

Brandon Miner, “Mythical”, Class of 2021. Trinity Preparatory School; taught by Vadim Malkin.

Kaiana Miner

Kaiana Miner, “My Past in Nature”, Class of 2021. Tustin High School; taught by Ysabel Gray.

Harrison Murray

Harrison Murray, “Summer Tea with Mom”, Class of 2021. Mercer Area Jr./Sr. High School; taught by Stephanie Martin.

Anthony Nguyen

Anthony Nguyen, “Untitled”, Class of 2021. Marina High School; taught by Jon Ginnaty.

Kat Nguyen

Kat Nguyen, “Sand Dunes”, Class of 2022. Bosque School; taught by Sasha Custer.

Kylie Oh

Kylie Oh, “Container”, Class of 2022. Flintridge Prep School; taught by Biliana Popova.

Eliza Olson

Eliza Olson, “Working bee-ings”, Class of 2022. Great bridge high school; taught by Stacey Grieff.

Edward Padnos

Edward Padnos, “The Werewolf of Dublin”, Class of 2021. Dublin High School; taught by Shannon Persley.

Jeremy Park

Jeremy Park, “Hand and Heart”, Class of 2023. Bellarmine College Preparatory; taught by Jonathan Huang.

Emily Paynter

Emily Paynter, “Chameleon”, Class of 2021. Warwick High School; taught by Nate Nixdorf.

Nayomie Pazmino

Nayomie Pazmino, “Picky Bear”, Class of 2022. Herbert Hoover High School; taught by Gina Brownstein.

Ryan Peng

Ryan Peng, “The Red Shoe”, Class of 2023. Dublin High School; taught by Shannon Persley.

Jasmine Pfafman

Jasmine Pfafman, “Tea Party”, Class of 2021. Liberty High School; taught by Richard Shearing.

Lucas Pierce

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Lucas Pierce, “Architectural Bas Relief”, Class of 2021. Flintridge Prep School; taught by Biliana Popova.

Alayna Reinke

Alayna Reinke, “Snail Teapot”, Class of 2021. Shawnee Mission Northwest High School; taught by Steph Kates.

Heather Rocheford

Heather Rocheford, “Storyteller”, Class of 2021. El Dorado High School; taught by Jeff Picou.

Miranda Rogers

Miranda Rogers, “Mugs of Steam”, Class of 2021. Chenango Valley Central School District; taught by Andrew Fitzsimmons.

Mersedes Roy

Mersedes Roy, “Gargoyle”, Class of 2023. Chenango Valley Central School District; taught by Andrew Fitzsimmons.

Alexandra Santana

Alexandra Santana, “Pandemic Pity Party”, Class of 2022. Murrieta Valley High School; taught by Donald Fitzgerald.

Denisse Meza Santellano

Denisse Meza Santellano, “In Your Eyes”, Class of 2021. Liberty High School; taught by Richard Shearing.

Luna Santiago

Luna Santiago, “#2020”, Class of 2022. Viewpoint School; taught by Nell Yates.

Tatum Severns

Tatum Severns, “Persimmons”, Class of 2024. Chadwick School; taught by Annie Webster.

Conner Siou

Conner Siou, “Cherry Vase”, Class of 2023. Flintridge Prep School; taught by Biliana Popova.

Marshall Smith

Marshall Smith, “Sunset over an ocean”, Class of 2021. Flintridge Prep School; taught by Biliana Popova.

Max Solano

Max Solano, “Bawlina”, Class of 2021. Etiwanda High School; taught by Laura Morrow.

Naomi Soot

Naomi Soot, “Teb Tide”, Class of 2023. Liberty High School; taught by Richard Shearing.

Mariah Storm

Mariah Storm, “Phoenix”, Class of 2024. El Toro High School; taught by Michael Brail.

Sarah Swanstrom

Sarah Swanstrom, “Whimsicality”, Class of 2021. Olympia High School; taught by Katie Jahner.

Taylor Truran

Taylor Truran, “A Passion Written in the Seams”, Class of 2021. Mercer Area High School; taught by Stephanie Martin.

Ella Venne

Ella Venne, “Head Heart & Hands”, Class of 2022. Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy; taught by Heather Kent.

Kaitlyn Wang

Kaitlyn Wang, “Jordan 1”, Class of 2023. Gretchen Whitney High School; taught by Daniel Heck.

Megan Webster

Megan Webster, “An Open Vessel”, Class of 2022. Post Falls High School; taught by Amber Poelstra.

Fiona Whitaker

Fiona Whitaker, “Love is Love”, Class of 2022. Olympia High School; taught by Katie Jahner.

Emily Wilhelm

Emily Wilhelm, “Composte Bin”, Class of 2021. Trinity Preparatory School; taught by Vadim Malkin.

Sasha Wintersteller

Sasha Wintersteller, “Twisted Vase”, Class of 2022. Flintridge Prep School; taught by Biliana Popova.

Jessica Wright

Jessica Wright, “Exow”, Class of 2021. El Toro High School; taught by Michael Brail.

Georgia Yamamoto

Georgia Yamamoto, “Mountains View”, Class of 2021. Flintridge Prep School; taught by Biliana Popova.

Hannah Yared

Hannah Yared, “Peace of War”, Class of 2022. Trinity Preparatory School; taught by Vadim Malkin.

Annelie Zukerman

Annelie Zukerman, “Floral Vessel”, Class of 2022. Chadwick School; taught by Annie Webster.