NORWICH – Each year, student artists at Perry Browne participate in the New York State Art Teachers Association Portfolio Project, an initiative developed in partnership with the state’s education department.

According to Perry Browne art teacher Kathy Pfeifer, the project is a review of artwork selected by the students that must follow specific content guidelines, based on an age-appropriate curriculum and the state’s learning standards for the arts.

Pfeifer, a long-time member of the teachers association, typically recommends four to six students every year for the review. This year, nine were selected for the competition.

Said Pfeifer, “This is the largest group we have ever sent to the state competition.”