High School Award Winners – Carmel International Arts Festival

Congratulations to the high school winners of the 2024 Carmel International Arts Festival!

Students from the two local high schools, Carmel High School and University High School, are invited to enter their work in a juried art exhibit on the festival grounds.

CIAF Scholarships Awarded

Rosemary Waters Excellence in Arts: $2,500

Milla Betley (Univ HS) – “Owl” Sculpture of resin & acrylic

Best of Show: $1,500
Ella Guo (CHS) – Oil Painting “Girl with Goldfish”
Megan Xia (CHS) – Oil Painting “Woman in Headscarf”
Avery Dover (CHS) – Ink Drawing “Whimsical Scene”
Ismail Kheiri (CHS) – Chalk Pastel “Into the Woods”

Innovation in the Arts: $1,500
Madelyn Semester (CHS) – Soda Can Sculpture
Elise Quiambao (CHS) – Fiber Arts – Needle Felting
Erika Lawrence (CHS) – Copper & Brass “Schmoozin’ in the Club”
Styler Hogg (Univ HS) – Silver Gelatin Photo “Chain”