This winter, student-artists from The Storm King School brought their thoughtful messages about human rights to life at the  “An Artist’s Response to Human Rights” exhibition at the SUNY Orange campus in Newburgh, New York. Organized annually since 2012 by the Orange County Arts Council, Cultural Affairs at SUNY Orange, and the Orange County Human Rights Commission, the event honors the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and provides a platform for young artists to express their views on the importance of human rights in today’s world. The Storm King School was one of several local high schools participating in the exhibition, which featured a variety of works, including visual art, poetry, and essays, all submitted by students from area schools.

The recent exhibition presented a wide range of artistic expressions, with works in mediums such as painting, drawing, and mixed media. SKS Visual Arts Chair John Carruthers commented, “In addition to their artwork, each student submitted a personal statement explaining their creative process and connection to human rights. Their reflections, along with a poem written by a fellow student, accompanied each piece of artwork on display. It was an inspiring event, and I’m proud of how our students showcased their creativity and thoughtfulness on such an important issue.”

The Storm King School students pictured with their works include: Minchae K. ’25, Joya Y. ’26, Ren T. ’26, Ryder H. ’26, Jerry C. ’26, Sandra G. ’26, and Yusei S. ’25. Congratulations to all of our students who were a part of this meaningful event.