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Art program exhibitions and community collaborations highlighted; staff member honored with Beacon of Excellence
Summary
The board heard highlights from the art program—artist residencies, grants and community exhibits—and presented Chris Conrardy with the Beacon of Excellence Award for his contributions to students and extracurricular programs.
Catherine Brigham outlined highlights from the 2025–26 art curriculum, including an artist residency with Maren Hassinger, museum exhibitions at Parrish and Guild Hall, collaboration with Sylvester Manor, and community projects such as production of more than 200 mugs for local display. Brigham credited grants and volunteer support from organizations including the Huntington Arts Council and the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.
Todd Gulluscio presented Chris Conrardy with the Beacon of Excellence Award, praising his contributions to the school and students. The minutes record praise that Conrardy "can always be found connecting with students and is a beacon of light for those who gravitate toward and enjoy working with their hands or creating audio/visual content." The board offered congratulations and acknowledged the community partnerships that supported student exhibitions and projects.
