The TFS Lower & Middle School Spring Art Show Highlights Award-Winning Student Work

Lower and Middle School Art Teacher Paige Barlow, faculty and staff members, and her art students hosted a fabulous Spring Art Show. Student art hung from every wall, took up every space as beautiful, unique, and entertaining displays. The exhibit featured an impressive collection of 571 works created by 164 student artists throughout the year, spanning 33 categories in both 2D and 3D media.

Several students stood out for their exceptional accomplishments:

Best in Show – 2D: Sophia Franklin (8th Grade)
Sophia earned top honors along with two first-place awards and a second-place finish. Her Best in Show piece—a vibrant, close-up portrait of a dog—captivated judges with its bold use of color and expressive line work. Judges unanimously selected her work for its ability to draw the viewer in. In addition to this piece, Sophia’s portfolio included a first-place Christmas card design, a pencil portrait, an acrylic painting, and marker drawings. She also participated in the Capitol Art Show in Atlanta and the GISA Art Contest.

Best in Show – 3D: Elijah Pruitt (7th Grade)
Elijah received Best in Show for his intricately designed ship, inspired by The Maze Runner. Judges highlighted his attention to detail and the engineering behind the piece. His ship also earned second place in the GISA Art Contest. Additionally, Elijah earned first-place awards in shadow box construction and pencil value drawing, as well as a second-place finish for an animal scratchboard piece.

Notable Artist: Madyx Price (8th Grade)
Madyx earned multiple recognitions, including two first-place awards, two second-place awards, and two third-place finishes. Her work demonstrated creativity and versatility across drawing, painting, and sculpture.

Notable Artist: Scarlett Stapleton (7th Grade)
Scarlett showcased her passion for the arts through work in a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, sewing, felting, and wire sculpture. She earned one first-place award and two second-place awards. Her painting of herself with her horse was selected for exhibition at the Capitol Art Exhibit, and her hand-sewn ornament was entered into the GISA Art Contest.

The Spring Art Show highlighted the depth of talent within the TFS student body and provided the community with an opportunity to experience a year’s worth of artistic exploration and growth.