March 3 – 30, 2013
The Waimea Arts Council presents the 29th annual Na ‘Opio Youth Juried Art show on exhibit at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea during the month of March. Artwork on exhibit shows the work of students grades 6 – 12 from the North Kohala, South Kohala and Hamakua Districts.Students from public and private schools, as well as home-schooled children,will be represented.This year celebrates the 52nd year of Youth Art Month,reminding us of the need for art in all areas of life, not only as a means of expression but to stimulate the young people around us,enabling their developing minds to accept all forms of learning.
Judging was done within each age group.The juror this year was Tedd Nash Pomanski, Hilo born, who has been a featured artist in galleries across the world since age 17. He recently returned to his home on the Big Island, to focus on drawing the waves of Hawaii and figurative and abstracted landscapes, with an emphasis on cultural and historic impact of the resorts of the Kohala Coast. Tedd has worked with young people in numerous artistic endeavors and is passionate about the necessity of art in the lives of children.
Cash prizes and award certificates were presented at a reception for the artists on Sunday afternoon, March 3. The public is cordially invited to view the creative work of our young artists. Contact the Youth Art Show Chair, Janice Gail at (808) 936-1449 for more information.
This year’s winners are:
GRADE 6 –
First Place: Angelee Yagong, Honokaa Elementary;
Second Place: Zach Vermeulen, HPA Village
Third Place: Melia Van Kirk, HPA Village
Honorable Mention: Aukai Ahuna, Honokaa Elementary and Hayden Virtue, HPA Village.
GRADE 7 –
First Place: Kawena Ching, Parker School
Second Place: Ruby Johnson, HPA Village
Third Place: Lucy Callender, HPA Village
Honorable Mention: Fanny Arnouts, Parker School
GRADE 8 –
First Place: Eric Fetsch, Waikoloa Middle School
Second Place: Tyler Alt, HPA Village
Third Place: George Donev, HPA Village
Honorable Mentions: Dani Gresonde, Parker School and Tania Du Pont, Waimea Middle School
GRADE 9 –
First Place: Gabrielle Bartolome, Kohala High
Second Place: Malik Marona, Parker School
Third Place: George Donev, HPA Village
Honorable Mentions: Dani Gresonde, Parker School and Tania Du Pont, Waimea Middle School
GRADE 10 –
First Place: Lila Alligood, Parker School
Second Place: Avery Williams, Parker School
Third Place: Lila Alligood, Parker School
Honorable Mention: Claire Coley, HPA
GRADE 11 –
First Place: Maria Letzring, Kohala High
Second Place: Jonas Weisse, HPA
Third Place: Emily Whitfield, Parker School
Honorable Mention: Darnee Brighter, Parker School
GRADE 12 –
First Place: Marisa Saito, Parker School
Second Place: Ginger Lee, Parker School
Third Place: Brieanah Gouveia, Parker School
Honorable Mention: Elliot Jacobson, Parker School