Grant Union art student Dana Norland received recognition for her artwork “Mosaic Elephant” at Gallery 15 in Burns.

BURNS — Two students in JJ Collier’s Grant Union art class were recognized for their work in recent weeks.

Senior Dana Norland received one of three awards last Friday for her artwork titled “Mosaic Elephant” at Gallery 15 in Burns.

The gallery is hosting a regional show through April 16, displaying student artwork from Burns, Crane and Grant Union.

Senior Meisha Meyerholz won honorable mention for her 12×18-inch drawing titled “Hope” at the Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition at Eastern Oregon University.

The Feb. 19-March 15 show included 300 works from students at 13 high schools.

Grant Union had 28 students participating, some submitting two pieces of artwork.

Nightingale Gallery director Corey Peeke said he was pleased with the students’ work and the art teachers who guide them.

“On behalf of EOU and the Nightingale Gallery I would like to congratulate the winners and all the student participants,” he said. “I would also like to congratulate the art teachers who on a daily basis go out of their way to help students create work of such a high caliber.”