Student and teacher smiling in front of art piece hanging on the wall

West Hempstead High School students Emily Badette and Matthew Mariani were accepted to the 2021 Nassau County High School Student Juried Exhibit & Competition organized by the Art Guild in Manhasset.

Badette and Mariani were among the 68 students selected out of 148 entries from high school artists throughout Nassau County. The artwork, “Joy of Pets” and “Untitled #2,” from Badette and Mariani, respectively, will be on display during the show, which takes place from Nov. 7-27.

Teacher and student taking picture near art exhibit

art piece of a girl with cats and dogs running around on the grass on her head

intricate drawing artpiece hanging on the wall