Three Rivers High School students advance to state art competition
Their artwork will remain on display at the high school until February 18 before being moved to Lansing for further adjudication.
Five art students from Three Rivers High School have advanced to the state adjudication round of the Michigan Art Education Association competition after being accepted into the regional show. Their work will move on to the statewide competition on March 6, in Lansing.
Principal Carrie A. Balk wrote on her official Facebook Page, “High School level work presented each year is superior and difficult to be accepted for awards.” She also mentioned students would be competing for honors such as Top 100 recognition, the Governor’s Traveling Show selection, and the Department of Education Association exhibit. They are evaluated on presentation, the meaning of their artwork, a written statement, demonstrated techniques, exploration of the medium and composition.
Three Rivers High School is part of Region 5, which includes St. Joseph, Cass, Barry, Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties. This year’s regional liaisons are Ashley Jager of New Buffalo Middle and Senior High School and Dorothy Brueck of Three Rivers High School.
The following Three Rivers students will have their work exhibited through February 18 before advancing to the state level: Max Hoxie, 12th grade, oil painting; Macy Harshberger, 12th grade, graphite drawing; Ionna Thurman, 11th grade, clay sculpture; Carryann Sylvester, 11th grade, fiber arts; and Nikki Jackson, ninth grade, colored pencil artwork.
After February 18 the pieces will be moved to Lansing for further adjudication.
The Michigan Art Education Association promotes quality art education through leadership, service, and professional development. The organization relies on the volunteerism of its members and collaborates with the Michigan Arts Education Instruction and Assessment, the Michigan Department of Education, and the Michigan Education Association to support arts education across the state.
Najifa Farhat is a staff reporter for Watershed Voice.
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