The Citizen's Civic & Cultural Committee, in conjunction with the Independence Parks & Recreation Department, held its 28th Annual “Festival of Color” Youth Art Show on April 14 and 15. Approximately 530 pieces of art, in nine categories from eight participating high schools were judged by Ramon Magee, fine art photographer.
Winners of Best of Show and Most Promising New Artist, as well as first, second and third place in each category received monetary awards and ribbons from the CCCC. Honorable mention received a ribbon.
The Independence Art Association independently judged the show as well, presenting students with medallions for first and second place. Judges were Bette Kunkle and Pat Deeter.
During the weekend, viewers were blessed to browse the art while listening to the wonderful piano music by four students and two adult pianists.
Teachers and students alike look forward to the Spring exhibit as a way to showcase talented young artists and make it possible for family, friends and patrons of the arts to enjoy their work.
This year a check was awarded to the art department of the school with the most attendees. Fort Osage won with 130 signatures! Thank you to all who attended.
The CCCC Awards:
Best of Show: Mason Smith, “Depp of Imagination,” Grain Valley
Most Promising New Artist (first year student): Katherine Baumberger, “Handling Time,” Blue Springs South
Sculpture/Ceramic
First: Antoinette Hokee, “Garden Tower,” Fort Osage
Second: Talfailagi Thomas, “Light the World,” Fort Osage
Third: Emelie Palmer, “More Plants Upstream,” Blue Springs South
Honorable Mention: Alexya Heggie-Estes, “Rosey,” Raytown
Photography
First: David Boehm, “Piano Top,” Blue Springs South
Second: Katherine Baumberger, “Music for Wonder,” Blue Springs South
Third: Jasmine Vanderpool, “Balance,” Blue Springs South
Honorable Mention: Victor Mugeche, “Brooklyn to Manhattan,” Blue Springs
Watercolor/Tempera
First: Rosie Braley, “Blueberries,” Truman
Second: Karly Huffner, “Try Not to Float Away,” Fort Osage
Third: Abby Menke, “Barren”, Chrisman
Honorable Mention: Gwenivere Palovchak, “Chaos,” Fort Osage
Computer Generated Art
First: Samantha Phillips, “Pagoda Tryptic,” Fort Osage
Second: Brett Wilson, “Train of Thoughts,” Chrisman
Third: Katherine Baumberger, “Bubble of Imagination,” Blue Springs South
Honorable Mention: Katie Johansen, “Trico,” Raytown South
Drawing
First: Katherine Baumberger, “Handling Time,” Blue Springs South
Second: Katy Bond, “Waiting,” Blue Springs
Third: Layla Dykes, “Agricultural Design,” Fort Osage
Honorable Mention: Gwenivere Palovchak, “Childhood,” Fort Osage
Mixed Media/Print
First: Alyssa Christy, “Coiled Candy,” Fort Osage
Second: Matthew Rice, “Living Warmth,” Fort Osage
Third: Amber Lee, “Neglected Lover,” Fort Osage
Honorable Mention: Zoe Christman, “Thinking of You,” Truman
Acrylic/Oil Painting
First: Mason Smith, “Depp of Imagination,” Grain Valley
Second: Ayten Refaat, “Omar Sayed,” Blue Springs
Third: Christina Moore, “Market Fresh,” Fort Osage
Honorable Mention: Samantha Jimenez, “Beauty,” Blue Springs South
Experimental Photography
First: Kelly Smith, “Self Portrait,” Grain Valley
Second: Adrianna Osuna, “The Portal,” Chrisman
Third: David Boehm, “Snap of the Finger,” Blue Springs South
Honorable Mention: Noah Richert, “Marble Eye,” Chrisman
3-D/Jewelry/Fabric
First: Myranda McKenzie, “Panda at Twilight,“ Fort Osage
Second: Amber Lee, “Snapshot of the Past,” Fort Osage
Third: Sophie Broockerd, “Scandinavian Bowl,” Grain Valley
Honorable Mention: Grace Wayman, “Peace,” Blue Springs South
The IAA Medallions:
Sculpture/Ceramic
First: Talynn Simer, “The Artist,” Fort Osage
Second: Caroline Foster, “Tree of Life,” Blue Springs
Photography
First: Jasmine Vanderpool, “Balance,” Blue Springs South
Second: Gavin Gibb, “GG00,” Blue Springs South
Watercolor/Tempera
First: Lizzie Elliot, “Underwater,” Blue Springs
Second: Emaley Peevey, “Colorwheel Watercolor,” Fort Osage
Computer Generated Art
First: Brett Wilson, “Train of Thoughts,” Chrisman
Second: DayVionnte’ Green, “Pop Art,” Chrisman
Drawing
First: Emelie Palmer, “Omens Under the Skin,” Blue Springs South
Second: Jade Calvert, “Selfless Expression,” Fort Osage
Mixed Media/Print
First: Mia Mcalister, “Along the Stars,” Fort Osage
Second: Amber Lee, “My Life Through Pages,” Fort Osage
Acrylic/Oil Painting
First: Mason Smith, “Depp of Imagination,” Grain Valley
Second: Ayten Refaat, “Omar Sayed,” Blue Springs
Experimental Photography
First: Kelly Smith, “Self Portrait,” Grain Valley
Second: Jorge Luis Martinez, “It Doesn’t Add Up,” Blue Springs
3-D/Jewelry/Fabric
First: Baylee Hall, “Magic Rose,” Fort Osage
Second: Alexis Parkinson, “Water Goddess,” Raytown South