Bishop Connolly seniors win art awards

FALL RIVER — Three seniors from Bishop Connolly High School have been recognized for their exceptional merit in art. Benjamin Medeiros won a Gold Key award for his piece, "Diplopia," and Ethan Borges won a Silver Key award for his sculpture, "Koi Shoe," in this year's Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Emily Borges was honored with acceptance into UMass Dartmouth's Emerging Young Artists 2019 Juried Exhibition for her self-portrait. Medeiros's piece also was chosen for viewing in the highly competitive EYA 2019 exhibition.

An exhibition reception for the exhibiting young artists, their art teachers, the UMass Dartmouth community and the general public will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m., in the College of Visual and Performing Arts Campus Gallery at UMass Dartmouth. Awards will be presented by Dean Laura Franz at 2:30 p.m.