Juried Student Art Show in its 23rd year

LEAMINGTON — Although things may be handled a little differently than in past years, the 23rd Annual Juried Student Art Show is now on at the Leamington Arts Centre.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club, this year’s virtual show features 127 works by 50 different students, involving 10 schools across the region.

Because of the generosity of the two sponsors, entries were free and a nearly $2000 cash prize board was available for the students.

Schools represented in this year’s show included Cardinal Carter, Vincent Massey Secondary, LDSS, Sandwich Secondary, Tecumseh Vista Academy, KDHS, Western Secondary, Belle River, Kennedy Collegiate and General Amherst.

Three distinguished judges took the time to examine the artwork and based their judgement on visual impact, technical qualities and skills, composition and creativity.

The judges were Henry Noestheden, creative and professional sculptor, who is a co-founder of Dutch Boys Chocolate in Kingsville; John Noestheden, who has taught sculpture and drawing at the University of Regina and whose work has been exhibited internationally; Laura Douciere, a New York City-based multi-disciplinary artist who’s work explores relationships between psychology and design.

Noor Abbas, LDSS

This year’s exhibit features six categories: painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, sculpture and new media. Cash prizes included $100 for first, $80 for second, $60 for third and $40 for an honourable mention.

Painting

• Honourable Mention: The Painting by Noor Abbas, LDSS.

• Third: Other Worldly by Katerina Amicone, Sandwich Secondary.

• Second: Lonely Star by Katerina Amicone, Sandwich Secondary.

• First: Blue by Kennedy Fremlin, Sandwich Secondary.

Drawing

• Honourable Mention: Leaf Cradles Earth by Garret Coppola, KDHS.

• Third: Foliage Flicker by Nicole Seagris, Sandwich Secondary.

• Second: Dia De Los Muertos by Mackenzie Walters, Tecumseh Vista.

• First: Chadwick Boseman by Evan Schafer, Tecumseh Vista.

Evan Schafer, Tecumseh Vista

Mixed Media

• Honourable Mention: Hidden Royals by Nora McCurdy, Kennedy.

• Third: Melancholy by Katerina Amicone, Sandwich Secondary.

• Second: Intensity by Jade Harding, Sandwich Secondary.

• First: Wall Street byAva-Ryan Soderlund, Sandwich Secondary.

Sculpture

• Honourable Mention: Spirit Animal by Emily Pelletier, LDSS.

• Third: Renaissance Reign by Lillie Sylvestre, Belle River.

• Second: Robin, Scoops Ahoy by Lillie Sylvestre, Belle River.

• First: Sabre Alebrijes by Parker Mosey, Sandwich Secondary.

Photography

• Honourable Mention: April in Abstract by Elle Reid, General Amherst.

• Third: Reflective Times by Emily Learn, Sandwich Secondary.

• Second: Awakening by Madison Letkeman, Sandwich Secondary.

• First: First Stop by Elle Reid, General Amherst.

New Media

• Honourable Mention: Scribble Away by Téa Fields, Sandwich Secondary.

• Third: Cabbage Composition by Gabriel Mailloux, Sandwich Secondary.

• Second: Direction by Colin Wagner, Sandwich Secondary.

• First: I Am Doll Eyes by Gabriel Mailloux, Sandwich Secondary.

Parker Mosey, Sandwich

Future Artist Award - Presented by Marg Ross on behalf of the late Don Ross. This award goes to the student who is continuing their education in the arts and who shows much interest and promise. The student must write a 500-word essay explaining the interest, passion for the arts and what they plan to do in the arts and how they will make a difference.

The winner of this year’s Future Artist Award is Taylor Hallatt from Kingsville District High School. Taylor enjoys experimenting with art and finds it important to be creative every day.

Taylor is planning to take art next year in university and wants to also learn to paint en plein air. Eager to advance skills in painting and photography Taylor is excited about a future in the arts.

To view the exhibit, visit www.leamingtonartscentre.com.

You can cast a vote for the People’s Choice Award up until April 25 by sending an email to director@leamingtonartscentre.com or visit their Facebook page.