Several Sayville High School students are earning regional recognition this spring after their artwork was selected for some of Long Island’s most competitive student exhibitions, school officials announced.
The honors showcase the creativity and dedication of the district’s young artists, with multiple students earning placements in prestigious shows that feature only a fraction of submitted works.
At The Art League of Long Island’s Go APE (Advanced Placement Art Show), three Sayville students were chosen to exhibit their work. Kevin Mulligan received an honorable mention distinction, while Annabella Hart and Ava Oliverio were also selected to display their pieces alongside other top student artists from across the region.
In addition to that recognition, several Sayville students were selected for Long Island’s Best: Young Artists 2026, a highly selective exhibit hosted by The Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington. The exhibition, which runs from March 28 through May 3, features just 84 works chosen from more than 400 submissions, underscoring the competitive nature of the selection process.
Among the Sayville students featured in the exhibit are Kevin Mulligan, who was recognized in both the Go APE show and the Heckscher Museum exhibit, Caleigh Pfaff, and Thomas Huhn. Pfaff’s work will also be displayed at The Firefly Artists Gallery in Northport from May 7 through May 20, extending the visibility of Sayville’s student talent beyond the initial exhibition.
Huhn further distinguished himself by earning the Renzo & Lynette Bianchi Scholarship Award, a recognition given for outstanding artistic achievement.
School officials praised the students’ accomplishments as a reflection of both talent and commitment.
“Having our students selected for these highly competitive exhibitions is an incredible honor,” said Sayville High School Principal Stephanie Bricker. “It reflects not only their artistic talent, but also their dedication, perseverance, and willingness to express their unique perspectives through their work.”