Celebrating Student Creativity: BSD Artists Shine in Regional and Statewide Art Shows

The Bellevue School District is proud to celebrate the achievements of our student artists who were recently recognized at both the regional and state levels for their creative excellence. 

Regional High School Student Art Show 

Hosted by the Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD), the 2025 Regional High School Art Show showcased outstanding student artwork from across the region. Among the winners were five students from Bellevue and Newport high schools, whose work received high distinction among judges. Explore the artwork of all winners from the Puget Sound region by viewing the Regional High School Art Show Online Presentation 

Regional Winners (Advanced to the State Art Show) 

• Majesty by Angela Su, Grade 9 - Bellevue High School 
• Maisha Mazuri by Dongwoo Jung, Grade 11 - Newport High School 

Superintendent Honorable Mention 

• Where Am I? by Dayoung Keum, Grade 10 - Bellevue High School 
• Untitled Artwork by Amylia Liu, Grade 11 – Bellevue High School 

Staff Choice Award 

• Polar Opposites by Syona Arora, Grade 11 - Bellevue High School 

Central Washington University Scholarship Awards 

• Maisha Mazuri by Dongwoo Jung, Grade 11 – Newport High School 

Outstanding Achievement Awards 

• Best in Show – Digital Graphic 
  • Majesty by Angela Su, Grade 9 – Bellevue High School 
• Best in Show – Sketching/Pencil Work 
  • Maisha Mazuri by Dongwoo Jung, Grade 11 – Newport High School 

Majesty by Angela Su

Maisha Mazuri by Dongwoo Jung

Where Am I? by Dayoung Keum

Untitled Artwork by Amylia Liu

Polar Opposites by Syona Arora

Washington State Superintendent’s High School Art Show 

The creativity didn’t stop at the regional level. On May 14, the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Washington Art Education Association (WAEA) co-hosted the 2025 Superintendent’s High School Art Show, featuring the best student art from across all nine of the state’s educational service districts.  

Professional Educator Standards Board Award 

• Maisha Mazuri by Dongwoo Jung, Grade 11 - Newport High School 

View all of the winners from across the state. 

Watch the full awards presentation below, which includes the presentation of the Professional Educator Standards Board Award to Dongwoo Jung and a special performance by the Hindi cultural dance group from Ardmore Elementary. 
 

A Round of Applause 

Congratulations to all the students who participated in these art shows. Your creativity and dedication inspire not just your peers, but the entire BSD learning community. We can’t wait to see where your talents take you next. 

Check out episode 5 of the Voices of Bellevue Podcast to learn more about art in the BSD learning community. Jennifer Bitter, the Washington State Secondary Art Teacher of the Year and art teacher at Newport High School, shares her experiences in the classroom, the evolution and importance of arts education, and discusses the creative process that enables students to use their passions and interests to create art.