FOR THE LOVE OF ART.
FEBRUARY 4 THROUGH MARCH 2, 2026
For the Love of Art
is an art exhibition and competition for junior and senior high school students across Monterey County. This annual program exists to encourage young artists gain true gallery experience by showcasing their work at the Carmel Art Association.
2026 Program
Join us at our Reception on Saturday, February 14th from 5 to 7pm at The Carmel Art Association. The award ceremony will begin at 6pm.
For the Love of Art Winners
Best in Show
Best in Show
Adelaide Strom
Pacific Grove High School
Honorary Mention
Honorary Mention
Evera Moore
York School
Drawing
First place, drawing
Saul Torres Hernandez
North Monterey County High School
Mixed Media
First place, mixed media
Valeria Murillo
Rancho San Juan High School
Painting
First place, painting
Jette Moreland
Carmel High School
Sculpture
First place, sculpture
Asia Bonney
Carmel High School
Honorary Mention
Sophia Spivey
Pacific Grove High School
Second place, drawing
Kyrsten Aiko Kuramura
Rancho San Juan High School
Second place, mixed media
Crystal Vaca
North Salinas High School
Second place, painting
Sebastiann Ponce
Palma School
Second place, sculpture
Elliott Peartree
Youth Arts Collective
Honorary Mention
Gwendolyn Srsen
North Monterey County High School
Third place, drawing
Roman Blake
Stevenson School
Third place, mixed media
Ella Reilly
Marina High School
Third place, painting
Sage Henager
Marina High School
Third place, sculpture
Lillian Alvarez
Soledad High School