‘Art Show Of Excellence’ Showcases Young Talent
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Grade school and middle school artists from both sides of the Ohio River were able to put their abilities on display Wednesday night at the 23rd Art Show of Excellence, held at Oglebay Park's Schrader Center.
Show coordinator Sue Smith said that students from Ohio and Belmont counties entered 142 art pieces this year, up from 87 the year before. She said the show was a great way for young artists to show how they're progressing.
"The smiles on their faces are just incredible when they see their art hanging there for everyone to see," she said. "They learn that art is good for them because they enjoy doing it and sharing it with everyone else is even another thrill."
Award recipients for this year's show include:
Best in Show Grades 1-4: Maddie Huffman, second grade, Corpus Christi School
Best in Show Grades 5-8: Jordan Kileen, seventh grade, Triadelphia Middle School
Merit Award Grades 1-4: Regan Hartzell, fourth grade, Middle Creek Elementary School
Merit Award Grades 5-8: Mingxuan Jiang, seventh grade, St. Clairsville Middle School
Honorable Metion Grades 1-4: Emily Schenerlein, fourth grade, St. Clairsville Elementary School; Abren Fuentes, second grade, Corpus Christi School
Honorable Mention Grades 5-8: Tristan Gonzalez, eighth grade, Warwood Middle School; Korrine Farley, eighth grade, Warwood Middle School; Mia McCAnn, eighth grade, St. John's Central Academy
The show also handed out awards sponsored by family or corporate donors.
Lola Award: Olivia Moore, fourth grade, St. Clairsville Elementary
MoJo Award: Bella Padilla, eighth grade, St. Clairsville Elementary
Creativity Award: Lilly Mullens, third grade, St. John's Central Academy
Wm. F. Mowry Award: Michael Vavrock, third grade, St. Mary's School
Julia Estep Award: Noah Welsh, fourth grade, Corpus Christi School
Repurposed Award: Taylor Powell, fourth grade, Elm Grove Elementary
Thos. Anshutz Award: Janea Murphy, eighth grade, Triadelphia Middle School
Bright Promise Award: Hafsa Ahad, seventh grade, Triadelphia Middle School
Up and Coming Artist Grades 1-4: Kate Cronin, third grade, Bethlehem Elementary
Up and Coming Artist Grades 5-8: Elah Grace Konkle, sixth grade, Warwood Middle School
Inspired by Nature Grades 1-4: Tyzhalique McGhee, fourth grade, Ritchie Elementary School
Inspired by Nature Grades 5-8: Hayden Gonzalez, sixth grade, Warwood Middle School
Tom Smith Memorial Award: Shia Conway, eighth grade, Warwood Middle School; Morgan Olesiak, eighth grade, Triadelphia Middle School