2020 Awards
YOUNGBLOOD AWARD – For artistic promise and potential
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
WINNER: Beatriz Vasquez – “Rose” (1st grade)
6th Grade – 8th Grade
WINNER: Cadence Schisler – “God’s Light” (7th grade)
9th Grade – 12th Grade
WINNER: Nini Spirliev – “More than Meets the Eye” (12th grade)
GRACE BUCHANAN AWARD – For best use of medium
Watercolor
WINNER: Isaiah Empson – “Jellyfish” (5th grade)
Pastels
WINNER: Kathryn Box – “Roses” (2nd grade)
Oils
WINNER: Judith Tepexicuapa – “Empty” (12th grade)
Pen, Ink, Pencil
WINNER: Chia Li – “The World” (8th grade)
Sculpture
WINNER: Markus Munson – “Wire Tree” (10th grade)
Acrylic
WINNER: Samantha Boughton – “Everything” (12th grade)
Printmaking
WINNER: Julia Underwood – “As Above So Below” (11th grade)
Photography
WINNER: Riley Newberry – “Beauty of Southern Illinois” (12th grade)
Mixed Media
WINNER: Maddie Lee – “Tidbit” (12th grade)
BEST OF DIVISION – For overall outstanding artwork within age group
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
WINNER: Van Balmer – “John Lennon” (4th grade)
6th Grade – 8th Grade
WINNER: Libby Miller – “Pop Tarts & Donut” (8th grade)
9th Grade – 12th Grade
WINNER: Giovanni Godina – “I’m Back!” (12th grade)
SUSAN TWOMEY INNOVATION AWARD – For creativity, unique perspective, and artwork that stands out among a sea of artwork and shows tremendous promise within the entire exhibition
WINNER: Stella Narkiewicz – “Dewey Decimal Book Box” (12th grade)
KATHY LOWE-ARTHUR AWARD – Awarded to one junior high student for outstanding artwork
WINNER: Harry Waugh – “Hunter” (7th grade)
LYNN FINCH AWARD – Awarded to one 2nd – 6th grade student for unique/mature artwork and execution of technique for his/her age
WINNER: Charley Cargill – “Galaxy Set” (5th grade)
JOHN OHLER DRAWING AWARD – Awarded to one student for outstanding artwork in the medium
WINNER: Jacqualyn Richardson – “Figure/Fabric Study” (12th grade)
BEST OF SHOW – For overall outstanding artwork within the entire exhibition
Sponsored by AAUW
WINNER: Emma Saltzman – “Kristina” (11th grade)
We are delighted to host another brilliant display of our area's K-12th grade artistic talent! Town & Country Art Show on view March 10 - April 24, in the BCA gallery. See you tomorrow (Wednesday, March 11) for a sneak peek during Old Friends Talk Art at 10am, and again for the awards at 3pm Saturday, March 14. Artist credit: Jacqualyn Richardson "Grandma Minnie" Mercer County High School