Buchanan Center for the Arts 54th Town & Country Art Show
YOUNGBLOOD AWARDS – For artistic promise and potential
K – 2nd Grade: Ollie Stice, Farm Life, New Boston Elementary
3rd – 5th Grade: Dante Gonzalez Adrian, Red Pinky, Central Intermediate
GRACE BUCHANAN AWARDS – For best use of medium
Watercolor: Charlotte Lincoln, Big Town, New Boston Elementary
Pastels: Landon DeRoo, The Cool Human, Apollo Elementary
Printmaking: Nora Laws, Untitled, United Elementary West
Pen, Ink, Pencil: Lillian Lenover, A, Central Intermediate
Acrylic: Beatriz Vazquez, The Sus One, ICS
Mixed Media: Kason Loving, Quack, Quack, Apollo Elementary
BEST OF DIVISION – For overall outstanding artwork within age group
K – 2nd Grade: Noelia Paredez, The Big Basket, Harding Primary
3rd – 5th Grade: Liam Schnack, Craftsmanship, Apollo Elementary
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: Jaxon Taylor, Chinese New Year, Apollo Elementary
LYNN FINCH AWARD – Awarded to one student for unique/mature artwork and execution of technique for his/her age
WINNER: Ava Carlson, Quiet Tree, Central Intermediate
JOHN OHLER DRAWING AWARD – Awarded to one 2nd – 5th grade student for unique/mature artwork and execution of technique for his/her age
WINNER: Milly Elliott, Horse Drawing, ICS
BEST OF SHOW – For overall outstanding artwork within the entire exhibition, Sponsored by AAUW
WINNER: Ellie Kernan, PiCATso, Apollo Elementary
Artist Credit: BEST OF SHOW Ellie Kernan “PiCATso” Tempera & Cardboard, Apollo Elementary School
Thank you BCA volunteers who helped install the Town & Country Art Show. This year’s show features more than 550 pieces from K-5th grade students in Henderson, Mercer, and Warren Counties. The show will run March 14 – May 5, 2023. Extra special thanks to AAUW Monmouth Chapter for sponsoring this year’s Best of Show, Blick Art Materials for being an event sponsor, and Immaculate Conception School for sponsoring the reception! See you in the gallery!
***Courtesy of Kristyne Gilbert, Buchanan Center for the Arts Executive Director***
