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FAME Art festival for kids returns to Honeywell after two-year hiatus By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com An event geared toward championing the artistic side of youngsters returned to Wabash on Saturday, March 19 after a two-year absence. The event, known for more than three decades as FAME, or the Foundation for Art and Music in Education, drew more than 1,000 attendees at The Honeywell Center for the first time since 2019. “We are thrilled that we were able to resume our festival this year,” said event organizer Judy Ward. “COVID caused us to shut down one week before our festival in March, 2020. Large crowds were still discouraged in 2021, so our festival didn’t happen. Ward said ramping the event back up after a two-year hiatus created some uncertainty. “We weren’t sure how large we could be, or how many schools would participate, how many performing groups we’d have or how many art displays,” she said. “We are pleased with (the) event. Yes, it was smaller, but we had about 1,250 people visit.” The music of the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s was featured with the theme “The Jazz Era in America.” Artwork from students at eight local schools, as well as musical ensembles from five schools and performances from students of six private studios. Ward said there was also “dancers with instructors from two dance studios…dance workshops, art workshops, easy art projects for students to make and professional music artists.” Ward said the 2022 event was well received. “Before the day was over, we had people asking about next year — is a date set? Did I know the theme? We will have Festival 2023 this same weekend on March 18. I will contact the Executive Office this week to learn the theme. Planning will then begin.”
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Kindergartners from Southwood Elementary School gesture while singing one of their select songs during festivities at the annual FAME festival, held Saturday, March 19 in the Honeywell Center. Photos by Phil Smith
At left, mother and son Sarah Geiger-Okuly and Eli Geiger, 9, attempt a duet at the grand piano in Honeywell Center’s main lobby. Above, sister and brother Eona (9) and Corbyn (5) Black use straws to create unique artwork during one of the craft workshops at the annual FAME festival.
Pianist Jason Gornto entertains attendees with a selection of jazz favorites and popular standards.
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Delilah Watson, right and daughter Naomi Watson, 12, both enjoy a craft workshop.
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