Over 110 works from 12 area high schools in Northwest Ohio were on exhibit in the atrium of Northwest State Community College in Archbold, Ohio. The High School Invitational Art Show was held by the Black Swamp Arts Council in mid-February
Judges were Gordon Ricketts, senior lecturer, Drawing and Painting from Bowling Green State University; Daniel Hernandez, associate professor, Interdisciplinary Art/Foundations from University of Toledo; and Michael Clink, instructor from Toledo Museum of Art and Northwest State Community College.
“It’s refreshing to know that in a world that continues to question the value of the arts that the work of our young artists is so strong, vibrant and smart,” Ricketts said. He also praised the Best of Show as “top-notch work, great aesthetic, craftsmanship and concept.”
The winners included: Best of Show: “Captcha” a mixed media by Gwynne Riley of Archbold; Outstanding Painting: “The Path” by Nolan Flint, Wauseon; Outstanding Photography/Digital: “Blurry Face” by Karissa Moore, Evergreen, and “Pick a Prize” by Megan Carroll, Wauseon; Outstanding Ceramics: “Parallel Plates” by Gabby Cox of Archbold.
Judge Hernandez commended “the quality of the work and the range of technical and material approaches. In several categories we picked two award winners because it was challenging to narrow it down to one.”
Honorable mentions: “Moose” is a watercolor painting by Alyssa Russell of Wauseon; “Array of Line” a photograph by Cole Gillen of Evergreen; “Feeding Time” is a mat board collagraph by Amberlyn Whitson of Archbold.
Judge Clink was impressed with the quality of work. “The students should be proud of being shown in a show like this. I encourage the students to continue making work and pursuing art in the future,” he said.
To view the works see: http://blackswamparts.com/bsac-high-school-invitational-art-show.
About
Founded in 2000, the Black Swamp Arts Council is a non-profit organization serving rural Northwest Ohio. The Council’s Mission is to offer a wide range of arts opportunities for all ages, such as classes, Creative Arts Camps, performances, concerts, exhibits, special events and summer arts scholarships. BSAC partners with local schools and other arts and community organizations to bring you quality, affordable art-filled experiences. Our goal is to enthusiastically promote the visual, performing and literary arts in our area and make them accessible to everyone.