Fifteen student artists from Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School will have their work featured in the 2026 Student Exhibition at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, an annual showcase highlighting young artists from across Long Island.
The exhibition opened March 7th and will run through April 26th at the museum. Each year, the Student Exhibition brings together artwork from more than 1,000 students representing 50 schools throughout the region, offering participants the opportunity to display their work in a professional museum setting and share their creativity with a broader audience.
This year’s exhibition holds special significance as it coincides with the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. In recognition of the milestone, participating students were encouraged to explore the nation’s founding ideals by creating works inspired by the themes of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Students interpreted those themes through a variety of artistic mediums. Works included in the exhibition range from ceramics and sculpture to photography, acrylic paintings, oil pastel pieces and colored pencil drawings. The diverse selection reflects both the techniques students are learning in the classroom and their individual creative perspectives.
The Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School art department announced that 15 student artists were selected to represent the school in this year’s exhibition. Those students are Remi Bellofatto, Brooke Bollinger, Sara Cantatore, Madyson DesLauriers, Shea Dobrie, Nick Ellis, Lauren Giblin, Joe Murnane, Caitlin Oliver, Madison Ontaneda, Jessica Payne, Jaylin Pentzel, Bill Peters, Jackson Roux and Allie Zadow.
The annual exhibition has become a valued tradition for schools across Eastern Long Island, providing young artists with an opportunity to present their work in a museum environment and connect with a larger community of student creators. Organizers say the show continues to celebrate the imagination, talent and artistic voices of the region’s students while encouraging them to explore new ideas through art.