“ALTON”: This oil painting by Annika Crawford of George School in Newtown, Pa., was named Best in Show at the Ninth Annual Phillips’ Mill Youth Art Exhibition. This year’s online-only show runs through February 27 at phillipsmill.org/art/youth-art-exhibition.

The Ninth Annual Phillips’ Mill Youth Art Exhibition run through February 27. This year’s online-only show features over 150 works by students from 23 area public and private high schools — a record number.

Award-winning filmmaker and painter Bill Jersey, of Lambertville, was this year’s awards juror. Judging took place in four categories: Painting, Works on Paper, Digital Art and Photography, and 3-Dimensional Works. A total of $2,400 in cash prizes was awarded, thanks to the generosity of sponsors and Phillips’ Mill community members.

This year’s Best in Show award went to Annika Crawford of George School. Her oil painting, titled Alton, was described by Jersey as “Exceptional. Extraordinary. Hard to believe a student has done this piece.” He added, “All the entrants deserve praise — and all the art teachers who have taught these kids should get applause.”

The 2022 First Place winners are: Madison Talbert of Ewing High School for Painting, Luck In Boldness; Caroline Colman of Central Bucks High School West for Works on Paper, Repetitive Mornings; Dongfang Qu of Princeton Day School for Digital Art and Photography, Lost in Paradise; and Anna Williamson of Council Rock High School North for 3-Dimensional Work, Nest.

The Youth Art Exhibition is the only one of its kind in the area. “The program was launched in 2014 to support the artistic community of the future, and to offer aspiring artists in our region the chance to gain exposure and experience exhibiting with a prestigious arts organization,” said Kathy Schroeher, co-chair of the Youth Art Exhibition. The show is completely supported by the show’s sponsors and the Mill. No entry fees are charged.

Normally, the show is open to the public in the historic Phillips’ Mill on River Road in New Hope, Pa., and works are offered for sale. Due to the online-only nature of the show due to COVID-19, no sales will be possible this year.

To view the show online visit phillipsmill.org/art/youth-art-exhibition.