Art

The Art Magnet at Miami Arts Studio is a specialized program that covers all aspects of two-dimensional art. Painting, drawing, printmaking, illustration, cartooning and 2D design are among the subjects covered. The curriculum is structured to enhance student skill sets with academic, observational drawing and painting techniques, balanced with lessons that encourage creativity and artistic individuality. The art students at MAS have competed and won countless art competitions on the local, regional, and national level.

Meet the Visual Arts Magnet Teacher

Picture of Brian Reedy

Brian Reedy

brianreedy@dadeschools.net

Jorge Del Valle

jdelvalle@dadeschools.net

Visual Arts Audition Criteria

All work must be submitted in a portfolio. Full name, school, and grade should be printed on the cover of the portfolio.

Submission of Two-Dimensional Artwork: Applicants must submit eight (8) examples of their best artwork using different art media. All work must be flat. Rolled or framed drawings will not be accepted.

Submission of Sketchbook: Applicants should submit a sketchbook reflecting the range of their artistic explorations.

A performance test will be administered. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate imagination, creativity, and drawing skills.

A personal interview to help determine the student’s level of interest, discipline, and suitability for the program.

Please bring a photograph to the audition, not to exceed 5”X7”. Print your name on the back of the photo along with the program you are auditioning for.   

All work must be submitted in a portfolio. Full name, school, and grade should be printed on the cover of the portfolio.

Submission of Two-Dimensional Artwork: Applicants must submit eight (8) examples of their best artwork using different art media. All work must be flat. Rolled or framed drawings will not be accepted.

Submission of Sketchbook: Applicants should submit a sketchbook reflecting the range of their artistic explorations.

A performance test will be administered. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate imagination, creativity, and drawing skills.

A personal interview to help determine the student’s level of interest, discipline, and suitability for the program.

Please bring a photograph to the audition, not to exceed 5”X7”. Print your name on the back of the photo along with the program you are auditioning for.

MAS Visual Arts Awards and Accolades

Art Awards
2021-2022
Isabella Coviello, Honorable Mention, Creative Visions, Frost Art Museum
Juliette Riveron, Award of Merit, Hispanic Heritage Competition, MDCPS Gallery
Alyssa Buitrago, Award of Merit, Hispanic Heritage Competition, MDCPS Gallery
Kamila Cancio, Award of Merit, Hispanic Heritage Competition, MDCPS Gallery
Anthony Villamediana, Award of Merit, Hispanic Heritage Competition, MDCPS Gallery
Karla Ramirez, Award of Excellence, Dada Art Competition, Miami International Airport Gallery
Leah Masvidal, Award of Excellence, Dada Art Competition, Miami International Airport Gallery
Alyssa Gonzalez, Award of Excellence, Dada Art Competition, Miami International Airport Gallery
Camille Lappost, Award of Excellence, Dada Art Competition, Miami International Airport Gallery
Sophia Acuna, Award of Excellence, Dada Art Competition, Miami International Airport Gallery
Natalie Castaeira, Finalist, Superintendent’s Holiday Card Competition
Natalia Wong, Award of Merit, Superintendent’s Holiday Card Competition
Dana Beltran, Award of Merit, Superintendent’s Holiday Card Competition
Adriana Fiallo, Finalist, Superintendent’s Holiday Card Competition
Harper Russell, Award of Excellence, Small Works Competition, Coral Gables Museum
Miranda Diaz-Sevy, Honorable Mention, Small Works Competition, Coral Gables Museum
Isabella Valdez, Honorable Mention, Small Works Competition, Coral Gables Museum
Daniela Wood, Honorable Mention, Small Works Competition, Coral Gables Museum
Kyara Escandon, Honorable Mention, Small Works Competition, Coral Gables Museum
Alexa Gonzalez, only student in all of Dade County chosen for Art In The State Capitol Competition
Gabriela Acebo, Award of Merit, Youth Fair Fine Arts Competition
Gabriela Acebo, Award of Merit, Youth Fair Fine Arts Competition
Leah Masvidal, Award of Merit, Youth Fair Fine Arts Competition
Kamila Cancio, Award of Merit, Youth Fair Fine Arts Competition
Brianna Rodriguez, 2nd Place, Youth Fair Fine Arts Competition
Victoria Perez, only student in all of Dade County chosen for Magnet Schools Of America Poster Contest
Anthony Villamediana, Award Of Merit, Annual Watercolor Competition, JCC Gallery
Leah Masvidal, Honorable Mention, Annual Watercolor Competition, JCC Gallery
Andrea Carlson, Honorable Mention, Annual Watercolor Competition, JCC Gallery
Harper Russell, 1 Gold Key, 2 Silver Keys, 1 Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art Awards
Miranda Diaz-Sevy, 1 Silver Key, 1 Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art Awards
Adriana Perez, Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art Awards
Natalie Castaneiro, Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art Awards
Juliette Riveron, Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art Awards
Mya Fuentes, Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art Awards
Kiana Murillo, Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art Awards
Victoria Perez, Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art Awards
Stephanie DeArmas, Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art Awards
Ana Ruiz, Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art Awards
Mia Magarinos, Award of Merit, Young Artist Gallery, Coconut Grove
Kayla Williams, Award of Merit, Young Artist Gallery, Coconut Grove
Juan Garcia, Award of Merit, Young Artist Gallery, Coconut Grove
Isabella Feria, Award of Merit, Young Artist Gallery, Coconut Grove
Miranda Diaz-Sevy, Award of Merit, Young Artist Gallery, Coconut Grove
Ricky Acevedo, Award of Merit, Young Artist Gallery, Coconut Grove
Brianne Jimenez, Award of Excellence, Taste of the Tropics, Pinecrest Gardens
Gianmarco Gonzalez, Award of Excellence, Taste of the Tropics, Pinecrest Gardens
Nicole Silah, Award of Excellence, Taste of the Tropics, Pinecrest Gardens
Antonella Sabatino, Award of Excellence, Taste of the Tropics, Pinecrest Gardens
Ethan Arguelles, Award of Excellence, Taste of the Tropics, Pinecrest Gardens
Kailey Garcia, Award of Excellence, Countywide Competition, Bakehouse Art Complex
Kailey Garcia, Award of Excellence, Countywide Competition, Bakehouse Art Complex
Emily Cerna, Award of Excellence, Countywide Competition, Bakehouse Art Complex
Jorge Martinez, Award of Excellence, Countywide Competition, Bakehouse Art Complex
Kailey Garcia, Award of Excellence, Countywide Competition, Bakehouse Art Complex
Amber Barja, 2nd Place Middle School, Beaux Arts Competition, Lowe Art Museum
Ana Ruiz, 1st Place High School, Beaux Arts Competition, Lowe Art Museum
Michael Roces, Honorable Mention, Everglades Art Competition, Pinecrest Gardens
Falon Fraga, Honorable Mention, Everglades Art Competition, Pinecrest Gardens
Amanda Pina, Honorable Mention, Everglades Art Competition, Pinecrest Gardens
Anthony Villamediana, Award of Merit, Youth Fair Fine Arts Division, Arnold Hall Gallery
Natalia Wong, Award of Merit, Youth Fair Fine Arts Division, Arnold Hall Gallery
Leah Masvidal, Award of Merit, Youth Fair Fine Arts Division, Arnold Hall Gallery
















Art Awards
2020-2021
Anthony Villamediana, Banner Award Winner, Hispanic Heritage Art Competition, MDCPS Gallery
Joana Martinez, Finalist, Beaux Arts Competition, Lowe Art Museum
Camille Lappost, Merit Award, Young Artist Gallery, Coconut Grove
Mia Sosa, Merit Award, Young Artist Gallery, Coconut Grove
Nya Jacobson, Award of Merit, Dreams Delicacies and Desires, Dali Museum
Juliette Riveron, 3rd Place, Latino Art Beat Magazine Art Competition
Brianna Rodriguez, 2nd round placement, Legend of Korra shirt design contest, Fan Factory
Juliette Riveron, Award of Excellence, Countywide Art Competition, Bakehouse Art Complex
Nicholas Valladares, Award of Excellence, Countywide Art Competition, Bakehouse Art Complex
Jorge Martinez, Award of Excellence, Countywide Art Competition, Bakehouse Art Complex
Nya Jacobson, Award of Excellence, Countywide Art Competition, Bakehouse Art Complex
Janessa Cantu, Award of Excellence, Countywide Art Competition, Bakehouse Art Complex
Sebastian Valladares, Award of Excellence, Art of Emotion, Miami International Airport
Amanda Pina, Award of Excellence, Art of Emotion, Miami International Airport
Nicole Baster, Honorable Mention, Creative Visions, Frost Art Museum
Isabella Coviello, Honorable Mention, Creative Visions, Frost Art Museum
Victoria Perez, Honorable Mention, Creative Visions, Frost Art Museum
Nicole Baster, Honorable Mention, Creative Visions, Frost Art Museum
Karla Ramirez, Award of Excellence, Women’s History Art Competition, MDCPS Gallery
Natalie Cataneira, Award of Excellence, Women’s History Art Competition, MDCPS Gallery
Adriana Perez, Award of Excellence, Women’s History Art Competition, MDCPS Gallery
Miranda Sevy, Award of Excellence, Women’s History Art Competition, MDCPS Gallery
Kiana Murillo, Award of Excellence, Taste of the Tropics Art Competition, Pinecrest Gardens
Kamila Cancio, Award of Excellence, Taste of the Tropics Art Competition, Pinecrest Gardens
Mia Rivera, Award of Excellence, Taste of the Tropics Art Competition, Pinecrest Gardens
Reinaldo Cruz, Award of Excellence, Taste of the Tropics Art Competition, Pinecrest Gardens
Sophia Gonzalez, Award of Excellence, Taste of the Tropics Art Competition, Pinecrest Gardens
Lisa Caamano, Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art Awards, Rubell Museum
Giancarlo Bustos, Silver Key, Scholastic Art Awards, Rubell Museum
Nicholas Valladares, 2 Silver Keys, Scholastic Art Awards, Rubell Museum
Victoria Perez, Gold Key, Scholastic Art Awards, Rubell Museum
Victoria Perez, Silver Key, Scholastic Art Awards, Rubell Museum
Joana Martinez, Merit Award, Watercolor Competition, JCC Gallery
Joana Martinez, Award of Excellence, Watercolor Competition, JCC Gallery
Kiana Murillo, Award of Excellence, Watercolor Competition, JCC Gallery
Natalie Cataneira, Award of Excellence, Watercolor Competition, JCC Gallery
Juliette Riveron, Award of Excellence, Watercolor Competition, JCC Gallery
Miranda Diaz, Award of Excellence, Dream Imagery Competition, Miami International Airport
Sophia Acuna, Award of Excellence, Dream Imagery Competition, Miami International Airport
Gabriella Acebo, Award of Excellence, Dream Imagery Competition, Miami International Airport
Amanda Pina, Award of Excellence, Dream Imagery Competition, Miami International Airport
Leah Masvidal, Award of Excellence, Dream Imagery Competition, Miami International Airport
Carla Sanchez, Award of Excellence, Black History Art Competition, MDCPS Gallery
Amanda Pina, Award of Excellence, Black History Art Competition, MDCPS Gallery
Falon Fraga, Award of Excellence, Black History Art Competition, MDCPS Gallery
Camille Lappost, Award of Excellence, Black History Art Competition, MDCPS Gallery
Kiana Murillo, Award of Excellence, Black History Art Competition, MDCPS Gallery
Alec Gonzalez, Award of Excellence, Small Works Competition, Coral Gables Museum
Nya Jacobson, Award of Excellence, Small Works Competition, Coral Gables Museum
Sandra Castro, Award of Excellence, Small Works Competition, Coral Gables Museum
Alyssa Menendez, Award of Excellence, Small Works Competition, Coral Gables Museum
Indira Sassone, Award of Excellence, Small Works Competition, Coral Gables Museum
Brianne Jimenez, Award of Excellence, Superintendent’s Holiday Card Competition
Nicole Navarro, Award of Excellence, Superintendent’s Holiday Card Competition
Madison Soto, Award of Excellence, Superintendent’s Holiday Card Competition
Kamila Cancio, Award of Excellence, Superintendent’s Holiday Card Competition
Lisa Caamano, 1st Place Winner, Miami Dade County Public Library Card Competition
Juliette Riveron, Award of Excellence, Hispanic Heritage Competition, MDCPS Gallery
Madison Soto, Award of Excellence, Hispanic Heritage Competition, MDCPS Gallery
Kamila Cancio, Award of Excellence, Hispanic Heritage Competition, MDCPS Gallery



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