Martin County student artists are being celebrated as MartinArts marks the 40th Annual Marvin S. Cone High School Juried Art Show, a milestone event showcasing four decades of student creativity, talent, and artistic growth.
The annual exhibition features standout artwork from high school students in Martin County. Together, their work reflects the depth, skill, and originality being fostered in MCSD visual arts classrooms.
Student artworks span multiple media and were reviewed by professional judges, with selected pieces earning special recognition for artistic excellence and creativity. An awards reception, held Thursday, April 30, from 5:30–7:00 p.m., highlighted student artists whose work was selected for special recognition.
The exhibit is on display at the Courthouse Cultural Center from April 28 through June 20, 2026, offering the community a chance to experience the talent of Martin County’s young artists firsthand.
Since 1987, the Marvin S. Cone High School Juried Art Show has served as a meaningful platform for student expression, celebrating not only individual achievement but also the lasting impact of strong visual arts education across the Martin County School District.
All of the award winner's artworks can be viewed online at MartinArts.org.
Congratulations to the following students:
Judges Awards:
Best of Show: Nina Puma, Jensen Beach High School
1st place drawing: Kaitlyn Sperco, Martin County High School
2nd Place drawing: Lily Lillis, Jensen Beach High School
3rd Place Drawing: Evelina (Ace) Campi, South Fork High School
1st place Mixed Media: Noelle Bussom, Martin County High School
1st Place Paint: Brooklyn Kelly, Martin County High School
2nd Place Painting: Alexia Afong, Jensen Beach High School
3rd Place Painting: Madison Molinari, Martin County High School
2nd Place Sculpture: Isabella McGee, South Fork High School
3rd Place Sculpture: Katharyn Johnson, South Fork High School
1st Place photography: Sueanna (Jasmine) Doris Capra, Martin County High School
3rd Place Photography: Ella Smith, Martin County High School
Honorable Mentions:
Honorable Mention: Ashleymar Aranguren, MCHS
Honorable Mention: Amanda Markee, JBHS
Honorable Mention: Ava Molinari, MCHS
Honorable Mention: Charlotte Hibberd, MCHS
Honorable Mention: Silas Merchant, JBHS
Honorable Mention: Lilly Larsen, MCHS
Purchase Awards:
Superintendent of Schools, MCSD: “Indivisible” by Alexia Afong
Jensen Beach High School: “The Swans” by Nina Puma
Martin County High School: “Daydreams” by Noelle Bussom
Martin County High School: “Deforestation” by Madison Molinari
South Fork High School: “Still Life of Daily Life” by Evelina (Ace) Campi