North Lamar Art Students Earn 28 Medals at Regional VASE Competition

Two students advance to the State VASE competition with their award-winning artwork.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

On February 28, student artists from across Region 8 gathered at Chisum High School for the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE). North Lamar High School had an impressive showing, bringing home 28 medals across multiple art categories. Even more exciting, two North Lamar students, Evie Greer and Anna Raymond, have advanced to the State VASE competition with their acrylic painting and mixed media piece, respectively.

Why it matters

VASE is an important event that allows young artists to showcase their talent, share their creative process, and connect with a larger community of artists. North Lamar's strong performance at the regional level demonstrates the high caliber of art education and student creativity within the district.

The details

The regional VASE event featured 295 pieces of student artwork submitted by talented artists from schools throughout the area. North Lamar High School art teacher Brandi Peel praised the hard work, creativity, and dedication of her students, noting that it was an honor to work with such amazingly talented young artists.

  • The regional VASE event took place on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • The Texas State VASE competition will be held in April 2026.

The players

Evie Greer

A North Lamar High School student who will advance to the State VASE competition with her acrylic painting, Cameo.

Anna Raymond

A North Lamar High School student who will advance to the State VASE competition with her mixed media piece, Fear of Aging.

Brandi Peel

The art teacher at North Lamar High School who praised the hard work and talent of her students.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“I am incredibly proud of every student who participated. Their hard work, creativity, and dedication truly showed at this event. It is such an honor to work with these amazingly talented young ladies and young men, and I am thrilled to see their accomplishments recognized at the regional level.”

— Brandi Peel, North Lamar High School art teacher (myparistexas.com)

What’s next

Evie Greer and Anna Raymond will represent North Lamar at the Texas State VASE competition in April 2026.

The takeaway

Events like VASE provide valuable opportunities for young artists to showcase their talents, receive feedback, and connect with a broader community of creators. North Lamar's strong performance at the regional level is a testament to the quality of art education and the creativity of the district's students.