Paterson High Schools: GOPA, SOIT and CAHTS in ArtStart at WPU!

On February 4, 2017 the Annual ArtStart highschool art exhibition opened with a gala reception and award ceremony at William Paterson University in the Power Art Gallery.  

Public highschool juniors and seniors from all over Northern New Jersey were invited to participate. In addition, art teachers were invited to exhibit their works alongside their students. Three high schools from Paterson participated:  GOPA, SOIT and CAHTS.

 

 










 
Left:  Participating SOIT 
student Iniyja Dutcher with her Mom in front of her work.

Right: (from left to right) 
SOIT Mom, student Iniyja Dutcher, Dodge STEAM Grant Manager, Dina Scacchetti, and WPU Art Professor in Residence Triada Samaras

Additionally, senior art students who had work in the exhibition could bring their portfolios for review prior to the start of the reception to be considered for a potential art talent scholarship to William Paterson University. Portfolio reviews will also take place later this month in the Power Art building near noon.

Left:  GOPA student Janeth Garcia proudly stands next to her artwork.

Above:  SOIT Art Teacher Marilyn Simon (left) with Dodge STEAM Grant Manager, Dina Scacchetti.