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May 12, 2025

Artful Expressions Student Showcase: “A Universe of Possibilities” Shines Bright!

The FLVS Foundation’s 3rd Annual Artful Expressions Student Showcase and Reception was a stellar success! Held at the Orlando Science Center, the event brought together families, community leaders, educators, and students to celebrate the incredible creativity of our FLVS Full Time, Flex, and Florida Scholars Academy (FSA) students.

With more than 60 stunning space-themed art submissions, the showcase beautifully captured the imagination and talent of our student artists. Guests had the opportunity to enjoy these creations in a vibrant gallery setting while supporting arts education and student opportunities. Families, teachers, leaders, and supporters from across Florida gathered to walk the exhibits, enjoy music and refreshments, and share in the joy of student self-expression. The room was filled with pride, laughter, and inspiration. For so many, it was a night they’ll never forget.

Monica Gardoni, FLVS Foundation Board Vice President & Event Chair states,” What made it truly special was not just the art, but the village behind it. Because this event wasn’t just about celebrating creativity, it was about community. As a proud member of the FLVS Foundation Board, I can say with certainty, when our board partners with FLVS’s educators, families, and students, we create more than opportunities, we create launchpads!”

We are deeply grateful to our event sponsors: AdventHealth, DOF Creations, Love Honda Motorsports Ocoee, Key Innovation Solutions, and the National Center for Simulation. Your generous support made this unforgettable evening possible.

We were deeply honored to have Mr. Julian Cazanas, Superintendent of Schools for Florida Scholars Academy, join us and support the work and achievements of FSA students.

A heartfelt thank-you goes to the talented student artists who donated their extraordinary work, as well as the dedicated volunteers and FLVS Foundation board members who helped bring this event to life.

We’re also pleased to announce our category winners (listed below).

Highschool Digital Art

1^St: Natalia Silva-Santana, 12th - Digital "Aim for the Stars"

2^nd: Andreah Beshay, 11th - Digital "Complimentary Inter-Galactic Snacks.."

3^rd: Brielle Gonzales, 9th – Digital "A Moment in Time"

Middle School Digital Art

1^st: Sylar Borden, 7th - Digital "Lift Off!"

2^nd: Andrea Skolar, 8th - Digital "A Window into Space

3^rd: Makaela Ruvalcaba, 8th - Digital "Solar Eclipse"

Elementary School Drawing

1^st: Greyson Dinwiddie, 2nd - Drawing "Rocket Space Dream"

2^nd: Ryan Divliansky, 5th - Drawing "Earth and Its Wonderful People"

3^rd: Olivia Wyatt, 5th - Drawing "Anything is Possible"

High School Drawing

1^st: Akiane Tapias, 12th - Drawing "The Connection"

2^nd: Keara Bittel, 10th - N/A "Reach for the Stars"

3^rd: Kaylie Konig, 12th - Drawing "Galaxy of Possibilities"

Middle School Drawing

1^st: Aurora Turner, 6th - Drawing "Triangulum"

Elementary School Painting

1^st: Isis Barrera, 4th - N/A "Endless Possibilities"

2^nd: Sophia Zamora, 3rd - Painting "The American Flag in Outer Space"

2^nd: Madisyn Best, 4th - Painting "Lost in a Dream Galaxy"

3^rd: Ryker Collins, 4th - Painting "America Forever in Space"

High School Painting

1^st: Olivia Quade, 12th - Painting "New Earth"

2^nd: Roman Collins, 11th - Painting "Control the Cosmos"

3^rd: Bridget Moreno, 12th - N/A "The Moon"

Middle School Painting

1^st: Zainab Khan, 7th - Painting "404; Earth Not Found"

2^nd: Grayson Hope, 6th - Painting "Crimson Cosmo"

Middle School Photography

1^st: Ashlyn Stevenson, 8th - Photography "Painting the Stars"

1^st: Charles Bianchi, 8th - Photography "A Perfect Space"

Overall Winner: Emma Alvarez, 9th - Drawing "A Far Reach"

Special congratulations to our overall winner, Emme Alvarez, whose artwork will be displayed in Washington, D.C. at the Florida Embassy (Florida House)!

This exciting opportunity will also be given to our overall FSA winner J.N., 17 – Orange Youth Academy – “Lost in Space”!