Culpeper County Public Schools (CCPS) proudly showcased the creativity and talent of its students during the 22nd Annual CCPS Art Show, held Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Germanna Daniel Technology Center.
The annual event featured a wide range of student artwork from across the division, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, mixed media pieces, and more. Families, staff, and community members attended throughout the weekend to celebrate the artistic achievements of CCPS students.
One of the top honors of the show, Best in Show, was awarded to Eastern View High School junior Piper Lenon for a striking charcoal portrait that demonstrated exceptional technical skill and emotional depth.
Across multiple categories, students earned recognition for their outstanding work. In Paintings, Karla Martinez (Eastern View High School) earned first place, followed by Marley Kidd (Eastern View High School) and Adrianna Falcinelli (Culpeper County High School). In Colored Pencil, Adrianna Falcinelli (Culpeper County High School) earned first place, with Andy Harrold (Eastern View High School) and Karla Martinez (Eastern View High School) placing second and third.
The Mixed Media categories also showcased strong talent, with Reese Kroboth (Eastern View High School) earning first place in Mixed Media – 2 Materials, and Alexandra Anderson Rendon (Culpeper County High School) taking first in Mixed Media – 3 and More. In Watercolor, Karla Martinez (Eastern View High School) earned first place, followed by Alexandra Anderson Rendon (Culpeper County High School) and Sofia Dodson (Eastern View High School).
In three-dimensional work, Adrianna Falcinelli (Culpeper County High School) earned first place in Crafts – 3D, while Alisson Ventura (Eastern View High School) earned top honors in both Crafts – 2D and Ceramics, highlighting her versatility as an artist.
Additional category winners included Andy Harrold (Eastern View High School), who earned first place in Perspective, Pastels, and Portrait Drawing, and Aimee Mangampat (Culpeper County High School), who earned first place in Portrait Painting. In Landscapes, Ryder Tolley (Culpeper County High School) earned first place, while Laci McGreeen (Eastern View High School) earned top honors in Pen and Ink.
Student artists from across grade levels were also recognized in categories such as Oil Pastels, where Sophia Galvez Huaman (Culpeper County High School) earned first place, and Printmaking, where Piper Lenon (Eastern View High School) added to her accolades with a first-place finish. In Fiber Arts, Blanca Diaz Mercado (Phoenix Alternative Education Program) earned first place.
In addition to the division-wide awards, several CCPS students were recognized as winners in the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Art Show, highlighting their work at the regional level. Representing CCPS were:
Elementary School Category: Daniella Hernandez, Emerald Hill Elementary School
Middle School Category: Leila Domingo, Culpeper Middle School
High School Category: Andy Harrold, Eastern View High School
The 22nd Annual CCPS Art Show once again demonstrated the strength of the division’s fine arts programs and the important role the arts play in student learning and engagement.
For more information about CCPS fine arts programs, visit www.culpeperschools.org.
Complete List of 2026 CCPS Art Show Winners
Best in Show
Piper Lenon – Eastern View High School
Ceramics
1st: Alisson Ventura – Eastern View High School
2nd: Adrianna Falcinelli – Culpeper County High School
3rd: Adelyn Jopp – Culpeper County High School
Charcoal
1st: Piper Lenon – Eastern View High School
2nd: Brooklyn Tringo – Eastern View High School
3rd: Mya Sollen Santana – Eastern View High School
HM: Lillian Hardy – Eastern View High School
Collage
1st: Anthony Rowe – Phoenix Alternative Education Program
2nd: Grace Holsinger – Culpeper County High School
3rd: Alisson Ventura – Eastern View High School
Colored Pencil
1st: Adrianna Falcinelli – Culpeper County High School
2nd: Andy Harrold – Eastern View High School
3rd: Karla Martinez – Eastern View High School
HM: Adriana Rico – Culpeper County High School
HM: Ilyana Rodriguez – Eastern View High School
Crafts – 2D
1st: Alisson Ventura – Eastern View High School
2nd: Lazaret Alejandro – Eastern View High School
3rd: Reagan White – Culpeper County High School
HM: Lily Morrison – Culpeper County High School
Crafts – 3D
1st: Adrianna Falcinelli – Culpeper County High School
2nd: Adrianna Falcinelli – Culpeper County High School
3rd: Julian Reyes Malpica – Phoenix Alternative Education Program
HM: Ligahira Rodriguez Melgar – Phoenix Alternative Education Program
Fiber Arts
1st: Blanca Diaz Mercado – Phoenix Alternative Education Program
2nd: Alisson Ventura – Eastern View High School
3rd: Natalie Houston – Eastern View High School
HM: Tristan Ramirez Lee – Phoenix Alternative Education Program
HM: Kevin Gutierrez – Phoenix Alternative Education Program
Landscapes
1st: Ryder Tolley – Culpeper County High School
2nd: Miranda Prezleski – Culpeper County High School
3rd: Karla Martinez – Eastern View High School
HM: Marley Kidd – Eastern View High School
HM: Andy Harrold – Eastern View High School
Mixed Media – 2 Materials
1st: Reese Kroboth – Eastern View High School
2nd: Ryan Owens – Eastern View High School
3rd: Hunter Hale – Culpeper County High School
HM: Isabella Gathers – Culpeper County High School
Mixed Media – 3 and More
1st: Alexandra Anderson Rendon – Culpeper County High School
2nd: Adriana Rico – Culpeper County High School
3rd: Rylie Dodson – Eastern View High School
Oil Pastels
1st: Sophia Galvez Huaman – Culpeper County High School
2nd: Clayton Golden – Culpeper County High School
3rd: Cindy Crist – Culpeper County High School
HM: Kaylee Zane – Culpeper County High School
Paintings
1st: Karla Martinez – Eastern View High School
2nd: Marley Kidd – Eastern View High School
3rd: Adrianna Falcinelli – Culpeper County High School
HM: Andy Harrold – Eastern View High School
HM: Ilyana Rodriguez – Eastern View High School
Pastels
1st: Andy Harrold – Eastern View High School
2nd: Aftyn Meacham – Eastern View High School
3rd: Aftyn Meacham – Eastern View High School
Pen and Ink
1st: Laci McGreeen – Eastern View High School
2nd: Anna Hefner – Eastern View High School
3rd: Vera Vesuna – Eastern View High School
HM: Andy Harrold – Eastern View High School
HM: Adriana Rico – Culpeper County High School
Pencil
1st: Fanny Cevallos – Culpeper County High School
2nd: Amaya Tines – Eastern View High School
3rd: Ryan Owens – Eastern View High School
HM: Allison Csontos – Culpeper County High School
Perspective
1st: Andy Harrold – Eastern View High School
2nd: Ella Glennie – Culpeper County High School
3rd: Noel Heffron – Culpeper County High School
Portrait Drawing
1st: Andy Harrold – Eastern View High School
2nd: Michael Martinez – Eastern View High School
3rd: Andy Harrold – Eastern View High School
HM: Andrea Escobedo Rodriguez – Eastern View High School
HM: Andy Harrold – Eastern View High School
Portrait Painting
1st: Aimee Mangampat – Culpeper County High School
2nd: Aimee Mangampat – Culpeper County High School
3rd: Kamiyah Turner – Eastern View High School
Printmaking
1st: Piper Lenon – Eastern View High School
2nd: Aftyn Meacham – Eastern View High School
3rd: Caton Sawicki – Eastern View High School
HM: Randy Ortiz Ventura – Phoenix Alternative Education Program
Relief Sculptures
1st: Clayton Golden – Culpeper County High School
2nd: Fanny Cevallos – Culpeper County High School
3rd: Noel Heffron – Culpeper County High School
Sculptures
1st: Shelbie Powell – Eastern View High School
2nd: Madilynn Risnee – Eastern View High School
3rd: Kevin Salas Perez – Eastern View High School
Watercolor
1st: Karla Martinez – Eastern View High School
2nd: Alexandra Anderson Rendon – Culpeper County High School
3rd: Sofia Dodson – Eastern View High School
HM: Marley Kidd – Eastern View High School
HM = Honorable Mention