MADFEST 2020 VIRTUAL AWARDS CEREMONY
Click here to see a complete summary of all winners and read comments from our Guest Jurors.
All MADFest 2020 Entries are now Online!
Click the images below to see/hear all 450+ entries from High School and WLU students.
If you have any further questions, please email us: [email protected]
We want to thank our MADFest 2020 Student Designers:
Nate Wilhelm, art director, illustrator
Lauren Anderson, graphic designer
Samantha Snyder, social media graphics
The MADFest 2020 Competition has more than 450 entries!
Thank you to everyone who submitted their art! Even though the ceremony and workshops for April 17 have been cancelled, we will still run the competition. You’ll be hearing more from us soon.
MADFest 2020 By The Numbers
- High School Entries: 322
- High Schools that entered work: 20 – Avella, Bellaire, Belle Vernon Area, Bridgeport, Brooke, Buckeye Local, Calhoun County, Elizabeth Forward, Harrison Central Career Center, Indian Creek, Jefferson County Joint Vocational, John Marshall, The Linsly School, Magnolia, Martins Ferry, Monroe Central, Parkersburg, Union Local, Upper St. Clair, Weir
- WLU Entries: 143
- Total Audio Entries: 19
- Total Digital Entries: 174
- Total Traditional Entries: 240
- Total Video Entries: 32
- Total Entries: 465
Download Printable 2020 MADFest Posters: 11 x 17 or 8.5 x 11
IMPORTANT DATES:
January 13, 2020 – MADFest Competition Opens: High School and WLU students can submit their original art work, photographs, electronic music, digital designs, videos, etc. MADFest Competition
February 7, 2020 – Group Reservations Open: High School Teachers can reserve spots for their students to attend MADFest (which is Friday April 17, 2020). Max 25 students per high school.MADFest Registration
March 1, 2020 – MADFest Competition Closes at 5pm: No more submissions will be accepted after 5pm on Sunday, March 1, 2020.
April 17, 2020 – MADFest Event – CANCELLED due to concerns related to COVID-19.
MADFest is an annual Competition and Festival produced by the College of Arts and Communication, which offers 12 different majors in the visual, performing, and media arts. For more information, visit westliberty.edu/coac/
Thank You for a very successful 2019 MADFest!!
- 30 High Schools from West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania
- Guest Juror Reagan Heller from Schell Games in Pittsburgh
- Guest Juror Brandon Jennings from KBK Enterprises in Pittsburgh
- Guest Juror Chris Russell from PopShop WV in Morgantown
- West Liberty Faculty and Staff for their amazing Sessions
- Lou Karas and the West Liberty Center for Arts and Education for logistics and resource support
- The West Liberty University Foundation for financial support
Congratulations to the Winners of the High School Competition!
Traditional Art – Drawing
First Place: “Fe(e)line The Love”, B. Leiffer, Union Local High School
Second Place: “Window to the Soul”, C. Lancia, Martins Ferry High School
Honorable Mention: “Petrichor”, J. Aucoin, Parkersburg Hihg School
Honorable Mention: “It’s Our Thing”, A. Loase, Union Local High School
Traditional Art – Painting
First Place: “Ed 1951”, A. Moeller, Union Local High School
Second Place: “Doors to Open”, D. Rechichar, Belle Vernon Area High School
Honorable Mention: “Bright and Rich”, A. Gianangeli, Bellaire High School
Honorable Mention: “A-Symmetrical Horizon”, S. Baciak, Belle Vernon Area High School
Traditional Art – Mixed Media
First Place: “Are You Afraid of the Dark”, A. Vitale, Bridgeport High School
Second Place: “Uncle Noodles”, Aja Miller, Avella High School
Honorable Mention: “Untitled”, A. Starr, Brooke High School
Honorable Mention: “Heart”, E. Estep, Magnolia High School
Traditional Art – Sculpture
First Place: “Protect Thy Fragile Heart”, K. Huck, Monroe Central High School
Second Place: “Smart Chair”, H. Kemp, Union Local High School
Honorable Mention: “Sunflower Chip and Dip”, L. Little, Union Local High School
Honorable Mention: “1,204 Memories On Me”, J Nalley, Monroe Central High School
Original Electronic Music
First Place: M. Du, “The Breath of Spring”, The Linsly School
Second Place: R. Mullen, “Swamp Man Theme”, Bridgeport High School
Honorable Mention: L. Newton, “Storms”, Union Local High School
Honorable Mention: J. Stith, “I Really Think I Can”, Elizabeth Forward High School
Photography
First Place: “Rhythmic Markhor”, K. Stock, Union Local High School
Second Place: “Mentality”, E. Robinson, The Linsly School
Honorable Mention: “Daydreaming”, E. Porbin, Avella High School
Honorable Mention: “There She Goes”, K. Crowell, Westinghouse Arts Academy
Digital Imaging
First Place: “Luminous”, J. Aucoin, Parkersburg High School
Second Place: “The Encounter”, M. Monarque, Union Local High School
Honorable Mention: “You’re Never Too Old To Play With Dolls”, A. Vitale, Bridgeport High School
Graphic Design
First Place: “Let’s Start a Riot”, T. Gross, Jefferson County Vocational School
Second Place: “Batman”, C. Morale, Jefferson County Vocational School
Honorable Mention: “Nowhere to Hide”, Ashley Langsdorf, Monroe Central High School
Short Film
First Place: “Double 0 Joe”, E. Law, Belpre High School
Second Place: “Life in Color”, H. Palmer, Elizabeth Forward High School
Honorable Mention: “Hologram”, A. Salazar, Marietta High School
Honorable Mention: “Red”, D. Song, The Linsly School
Video Documentary
First Place: “Business Professionals of America”, T. Ketchum, Marietta High School
Second Place: “Recruitment”, E. Law, Belpre High School
Honorable Mention: “Fall of the Mall”, K. Jones, Elizabeth Forward High School
Honorable Mention: “Creating Relationships”, J. Fritsky, Elizabeth Forward High School
Animation
First Place: “Literally”, M. Younge, Elizabeth Forward High School
Second Place: “Pocket Watch”, A. Rithner, Brooke High School
Honorable Mention: “Bury a Friend”, C. Behrendt, Jefferson County Vocational School
Honorable Mention: “Caged Bird”, A. Harder, Wheeling Park High School
FACULTY CHOICE HIGH SCHOOL
“Fe(e)line The Love”, B. Leiffer, Union Local High School
FACULTY CHOICE winner will receive a $2000 scholarship to attend WLU
BEST IN SHOW HIGH SCHOOL
“Fe(e)line The Love”, B. Leiffer, Union Local High School
BEST IN SHOW winner receives a $250 Amazon Gift Card
Congratulations to the Winners of the College Competition!
Painting
First Place:
“101 Dalmatians Street”,
Abigail Fonow, Visual Communication Design
Second Place:
“Groovin’ on Sunday”,
Claire Pittman, Creative Arts Therapy
Honorable Mention:
“Spring Deer”,
Abigail Fonow, Visual Communication Design
Honorable Mention:
“Day on the Lake”,
Katherine Stamper, Art Education
Drawing
First Place:
“Mr. Potato Head”,
Mary Horzempa, Music Education
Second Place:
“Skull Drawing”,
Tyler Smith, Visual Communication Design
Honorable Mention:
“The Skeleton Man”,
Jamie Fogle, Visual Communication Design
Honorable Mention:
“Importance of Family”,
Kelsey Hayden, Visual Communication Design
Sculpture
First Place:
“Heavy Hangs the Albatross”,
William Tallman, Visual Communication Design
Second Place:
“Gumball”,
Abbie Henry , Visual Communication Design
Honorable Mention
: “Nature’s Beast”,
Jacob Pierce, Art Education
Honorable Mention:
“Body Map”,
Danielle Coss, Creative Arts Therapy
Mixed Media
First Place:
“Three Faced”,
Abbie Henry, Visual Communication Design
Second Place:
“Beethoven”,
Mary Horzempa, Music Education
Honorable Mention:
“Avarice”, Luna Phalen, Visual Communication Design
Honorable Mention:
“Frustration Collage”, Autumn Carver, Theater
Photography
First Place:
“Baletoman”,
Katie Bizanovich, Digital Media Design
Second Place:
“Blessed by God”,
Autumn Carver, Theater
Honorable Mention:
“All in the Details”,
Kelsi Jones, Digital Media Design
Honorable Mention:
“College Stereotyping”,
Kelsey Hayden, Visual Communication Design
Digital Imaging
First Place:
“Black Girl Magic”,
Grace Bulabula, Marketing and Graphic Design
Second Place:
“Main Glitch”,
Samantha Snyder, Visual Communication Design
Honorable Mention:
“Paris Night”,
Jamie Fogle, Visual Communication Design
Honorable Mention:
“Summit Invasion”,
Patrick King, Digital Media Design
Graphic Design
First Place:
“Addiction Demon”,
Shayla Murray, Visual Communication Design
Second Place:
“Vote NCR”,
Mimi Albon, Visual Communication Design
Honorable Mention:
“NCR T-Shirt”,
Mimi Albon, Visual Communication Design
Honorable Mention:
“Milk’s Favorite Cookie”,
Danielle Merritt, Visual Communication Design
Short Film
First Place:
“Play Shoes”, Corey Knollinger, Digital Media Design
Second Place:
“Make It Or Break It”, Kellsi Anderson, Digital Media Design
Honorable Mention:
“The Basketball Player”, Nash Morris, Digital Media Design
Audio Documentary
First Place:
“The Voice of thew Hilltoppers”,
Lauren Fridley, Broadcasting
Second Place:
“Drumming Legend Eric Carr”,
Elizabeth Allen,
Honorable Mention:
“Scatman John”,
Brody Eggert,
Honorable Mention:
“Native Americans in West Virginia”,
Corey Knollinger, Digital Media Design
Original Electronic Music
First Place:
“Celestial”,
Ryan Smurthwaite, Music Technology
Second Place:
“Full Control”,
Isaiah Martin, Digital Media Design
Honorable Mention:
“Digital Rain”,
Ryan Smurthwaite, Music Technology
Honorable Mention:
“Where From Here”,
Ryan Smurthwaite, Music Technology
Video Documentary
First Place: “Trying Times”,
Corey Knollinger, Digital Media Design
Second Place: “The Dadumentary”,
Pat King, Digital Media Design
Honorable Mention:
“Acrobatics and Tumbling”,
Lauren Fridley, Broadcasting
Honorable Mention:
“The Black Toppers”,
Grace Bulabula, Marketing and Graphic Design
Animation
First Place:
“BC – Scene 2”,
Nate Wilhelm, Illustration
Second Place:
“Path to Isolation”,
Olivia Baumhoer, Broadcasting & Digital Media Design
Honorable Mention:
“Without Me – Halsey”,
Paige Heller, Visual Communication Design
Honorable Mention:
“Revolution Radio”,
Mimi Albon, Visual Communication Design
FACULTY CHOICE COLLEGE
“Addiction Demon”, Shayla Murray
BEST IN SHOW COLLEGE
“Trying Times”, Corey Knollinger
The 2019 MAD Festival takes place on the beautiful campus of West Liberty University on Friday, April 12, 2019. It will be a day filled with cutting-edge art and design, workshops and sessions, professional artists and producers, and an award ceremony for students. Hundreds of students from dozens of high schools in WV, PA, and OH will participate again this year. Because of the high level of interest in MAD Fest, we will be limiting registration this year to 25 students per high school. Be sure to register your students early. See “Important Dates” below. MAD Festival Registration Page.
The MAD Competition is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. All WLU students can participate in the Competition. Entries will be judged by a panel of professionals in the media arts. Best of Show prizes include scholarship money and more! See “Important Dates” below. MAD Competition Page.
Important Dates and Information:
- MAD Competition open January 14 – March 1, 2019: The MAD Competition is open to 10th-12th graders in the state of West Virginia, eastern Ohio, and western Pennsylvania. Students can submit their work between January 14 and March 1, 2019.
- MAD Festival Registration opens January 28, 2019: Teachers can register to bring their students to the MAD festival (April 12, 2019). Each school is limited to 25 students or less.
- Session Registration opens February 25, 2019: Students who have been registered by their teacher (above) can choose which sessions/workshops they want to attend during MAD Festival (April 12, 2019).
- The 2019 MAD Festival at West Liberty University is Friday, April 12, 2019
- 25 students is the limit per high school. We have limited space and we want to accommodate as many schools as possible.
- Free. We work very hard to provide the MAD Competition and the MAD Festival completely free of charge for high school students in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Registration, donuts, lunch, and all sessions and workshops are completely free.
The schedule for the 2019 MAD Fest on April 12 is yet to be determined but will include multiple workshops and sessions for students to attend, an awards ceremony where winners of the MAD Competition will be announced, and more. Light morning refreshments and a full lunch are provided.
Questions: [email protected]
MADFEST Poster for 2019. Click to download the posters for printing.
(black & white and color versions available)
Created by WLU students Morgan Wiedebusch and Lucas Shaver
