Opus Student
Art Exhibition
At Opus, art is more than décor. It’s part of the experience. Throughout the restaurant, guests are surrounded by a curated collection of original works that spark conversation, inspire curiosity, and celebrate creativity.
Through our Student Art Exhibition, we’re proud to extend that experience beyond established artists and into the next generation of talent. In partnership with the art departments of Kennett, Oxford, Avon Grove, and Unionville High Schools, we invite student artists to exhibit their work alongside our permanent collection, giving young creatives the opportunity to share their vision with the community while supporting arts education throughout Southern Chester County.
Every six months, student finalists are selected for exhibition, earn monetary awards, and compete for a People’s Choice honor voted by Opus guests. It’s one small way we can celebrate local talent, invest in arts education, and ensure Opus feels connected to the community that inspires it.
Current Finalists
The Inverted Pyramid
Michael Moyer
Grade 10
Michael Moyer uses art as a meaningful form of self-expression. His digital artwork, The Inverted Pyramid, created in an Adobe Illustrator course, reflects his appreciation for 20th-century Surrealism through a complementary color palette and geometric composition. Although new to Adobe Illustrator, he embraced the challenge of learning its digital tools through experimentation and critique.
With the Fish
Kira TinnEy
Grade 12
A long-time art enthusiast, Kira Tinney began drawing before she could read. She chose to submit this piece because she was proud of her use of the medium. Furthermore, she understands that in the grandeur of the modern day, it can be difficult to stop and appreciate the mundane aspects of life, and she hopes that her artwork would cause onlookers to peer through the glass and consider the fine details that we all often overlook.
Nature Morte
Isabella Caserta
Grade 12
Isabella is a 2026 graduate of Oxford Area High School and has been painting for about a year. After a month of hard work, this is the piece she is most proud of.
Mama Bear
MJ Lesperance
Grade 11
MJ Lesperance has been creating art since preschool and plans to pursue a career as an art teacher while maintaining a side art business. Inspired by her teacher and her leadership roles in the National Art Honor Society, she loves using art to bring people together and create joy in her community. That same spirit inspired Mama Bear, a painting based on a playful photo session with her mother that left them laughing until they cried. The piece captures a simple moment of love and laughter, serving as a reminder to appreciate life's little joys.
Visit Opus to cast your vote!
How It Works
1. Submission
Each exhibition cycle, the art departments of four local high schools curate and submit exceptional student work for consideration.
A panel reviews submissions and selects one finalist from each school to be exhibited at Opus. Each finalist receives a monetary award in recognition of their achievement!
2. Selection
Opus guests vote for their favorite piece while dining. The People's Choice winner earns an additional donation to their school's art department to support future student artists!
3. Voting
Meet Our Advisory Panel
Phillip Adams
Phillip is a Philadelphia-based visual artist and muralist whose public art practice spans more than two decades. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and he is known for creating meaningful, community-centered artwork that fosters connection through creativity and collaboration.
Robert C. Jackson
Bob is a Kennett Square-based realist painter known for his vibrant still lifes and contributions to contemporary representational art. A respected artist, author, and educator, his work can be found throughout the region, including Personalized Museum, the mural featured in Room 5 at Artelo Hotel right next door!
Molly Giordano
Molly serves as Executive Director of the Delaware Art Museum and has spent more than 10 years helping connect communities with art and culture. She is a passionate advocate for arts accessibility, education, and the role of creativity in enriching public life.