Each year, the Everson Museum of Art hosts a cohort of high school students from across the greater Syracuse area as members of the Everson Teen Arts Council (ETAC). For the 2025-2026 ETAC program, the Everson welcomed twenty artistically minded teens to explore the Museum and expand their own creativity. Through collaborative planning and discussion, this year’s cohort chose to focus on trying new artistic materials and working with the Everson’s team of guest artists and teachers.
Throughout the nine months of the program, ETAC members explored illustration, painting, figure drawing, cyanotype printing, and ceramics, which culminated in a raku firing of the group’s work. The works included in the exhibition are a mix of these material explorations, as well as selections from the students’ personal artistic practices. The Everson welcomes visitors to explore the group’s work and celebrate the accomplishments of the ETAC members during their time at the Museum.
2025-2026 Everson Teen Arts Council:
Ruby Anderson, Julia Armijo, Lily Dantuono, Cyrus Friers, Rommie Goren, Dasha Hevko, Chase Johnson, Arundel Lairmore, Angela Liotta, Piper Myers, Alexander Neuman, Arya Patel, Hailey Ross, Kaylee Rudolph, T Salomon, Gisella Scarano, Ellis Solomon, Aurora Szymanski, Emma Waldman, Traeh Wilson
The Everson is supported by the General Operating Support program, a regrant program of the County of Onondaga with the support of County Executive, J. Ryan McMahon II, and the Onondaga County Legislature, administered by CNY Arts; and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Right:
Ellis Solomon, Jamesville-DeWitt High School
Sword Amphora
Ceramic
Left:
Chase Johnson, CW Baker High School
Untitled
Ceramic
