More than 900 high school students participated in Missouri Western State University’s third annual Visual Arts Day on Oct. 9. The day’s events included a juried art exhibition, art competitions and events, and studio workshops in clay, graphics, animation, printmaking, painting, photography, drawing and sculpture.
The following prizes were awarded in the art exhibition:
DEAN’S AWARD
Allison Manley, Marysville High School, grade 11, for a charcoal drawing titled “Change.”
ART DEPARTMENT CHAIR AWARD
Natasha Hughes, North Andrew R VI, grade 11, for an untitled wood wall-hanging
DEPARTMENT OF ART AWARD
Isabella Libel, Riverside High School, grade 11, for a ceramic piece titled “Delicate Mess”
In addition, student and teachers competed in a “3-Throw” competition. Participants had three minutes to throw the tallest and widest shape possible from three pounds of clay.
The student 3-Throw competition had a three-way tie for first place:
- Hunter Faucett, Raymore-Peculiar High School
- Renardo Alejo, Smith-Cotton High School
- Zack Huffman, Maysville High School
The teacher 3-Throw winner was Michael Shuckers of Smith-Cotton.
Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.