Celebrating the Next Generation of Artists at GLAF’s Annual Student Art Show 2026

Show Dates April 16 - 19, 2026

Awards were presented at a reception on April 16 at Geneva Lakes Art Foundation’s (GLAF) Gallery 223 in downtown Lake Geneva. The Annual Student Art Show, held April 16–19, features talented local high school students showcasing their work in a professional gallery setting. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support and celebrate the next generation of artists as they share their unique voices—helping to inspire the future of our arts community.

Lordes Bernal Cortos

Lourdes Bernal Cortos explores photography through both film and digital work. She believes learning film is essential, helping her better understand light, dark, and the finer details that strengthen her digital images. Lordes won GLAF Young Emerging Artist for “Moth on Banana”. Lordes attends Big Foot High School.

Lourdes stands with her photograph Moth on Banana, a study of light, detail, and the quiet beauty found in everyday subjects.

Connor Reed

Connor Reed’s work reflects current world conflicts and the personal impact they hold, including the possibility of being drafted into a war he does not support. He plans to continue his education in art and art history, with hopes of teaching and inspiring creativity in young students. Connor attends Elkhorn Area High School. Connor won the Walworth Arts Council Scholarship

Connor stands with A Fragile Future, reflecting his concerns about global conflict and an uncertain world ahead.

The following are the awards results:

Neal and Dotsy Heffernan (Rotary) – Best of Show – Alexia Anaya – “What Seeps in My Sleep” – Oil – Badger High School

Louis Mergener Memorial – Outstanding Work Award – Tori Dearaer – “Sal’s Afternoon” – Color Pencil – Elkhorn High School

Carl Jansen Memorial Creative Work – Tanner Wagner – “Immobilized” – Acrylic – Delavan-Darien High School

John K. Larson Memorial – Most Innovative Work – Brooklyn Honeyager – “Curious and Curiouser” – Ceramic – Delavan-Darien High School

GLAF Young Emerging Artist #2 – Lourdes Bernal Cortos – “Moth on Banana” – Photography – Big Foot High School

GLAF Young Emerging Artist #1 – Alyssa Adam – “The Hangout” – Acrylic – Badger High School

Walworth Arts Council Scholarship – Connor Reed – “A Fragile Future” – Elkhorn High School

GLAF Award of Recognition – Edith Seiler – “Candlestick” – Gouache – East Troy High School

GLAF Award of Recognition – Will Sorensen – “JQ” – Photography – Williams Bay High School

GLAF Award of Recognition – Natalia Jesberger – “Disguise” – Digital – Delavan-Darien High School

GLAF Award of Recognition – Malena Loch – “The Beginning” – Oil – Elkhorn High School

GLAF Award of Recognition – Clare Yopp – “Good Morning Restrained” – Mixed Media – Catholic Central High School

The Geneva Lake Arts Foundation gratefully acknowledges the generous support of our sponsors, whose contributions help nurture and advance the creative futures of these emerging artists.

Supporting Sponsors (Alphabetical):

• Blick Art Materials

• Lake Geneva Rotary Club

• The John K Larson Memorial

• The Louis Mergener Memorial

Geneva Lake Arts Foundation, Inc. is a not for profit organization dedicated to fostering awareness of the arts and encouraging individual artistic growth. For more information stop by Gallery 223 or visit the website genevalakeartsfoundation.org  The GLAF is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.