'Celebrating the Arts' showcases local talent

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Published: Wednesday, 16 April 2014 13:42

Also: award winners listed

Iota Xi, Winamac’s chapter of Psi Iota Xi sorority, hosted “Celebrating the Arts” Saturday (April 12), in Winamac.

Featured artist Stacy Bogan of Lafayette graced the event with her unique portrait drawings and “drew” quite a crowd throughout the day. In addition, a demonstration in oil painting was provided by local artist and teacher, John Williams. A display of drawing, photography and unique paintings using a spray-paint technique were displayed by local artist John Zahrt.

The event was made possible through the generous support of the Indiana Arts Commission and the Tippecanoe Arts Federation - allowing the Pulaski County Community to celebrate the talents of local students and community members.

The visual arts shared the stage with the performing arts this year as well. The Eastern Pulaski ExPrEsS Choir, celebrating its 25th year, gave a rousing concert. A special recital performance by “Miss Emily’s Ballerinas,” a part of the Home School Gym program, treated the crowd to four pieces, which concluded with a beautiful solo performance by Emma Todd.

The Noah Ginex Puppet Company gave two comedic puppetry performances, as well as providing entertainment as “wandering minstrels” – or “monsters” if you will.

Closing the show with a rockin’ performance was the Pulaski County Extension Chords. For those who missed this witty, funny and talented choral performance, you can catch their upcoming performance at 7 p.m., May 3 – tickets available through the Purdue Extension Office.

The art exhibition and contest had over 100 entries from young artists who submitted pieces from Eastern Pulaski Elementary, Winamac Community Middle and High Schools, Caston Elementary School, West Central Elementary and High Schools, and a local home school group. Award winners were:

Grades K-2 Painting

1st     Adian Smith – Eastern Pulaski

2nd     Megan Fred – Caston

3rd    Megan Fred – Caston

Grades K-2 Drawing

1st     Drake Fritz – West Central

2nd     Elizabeth Weiss – Eastern Pulaski

3rd    Aiden Smith – Eastern Pulaski

Grades K-2 Mixed Media

   1st     Garner Moon – West Central

   2nd     Hayden Fritz – West Central

   3rd     Kailee Bishop – West Central

Grades 3-5 Drawing

   1st     Brayden Heater – Eastern Pulaski

   2nd     Heather Rak – Eastern Pulaski

   3rd     Kelsey Conner – Eastern Pulaski

Grades 3-5 Mixed Media

   1st     Abbey Clemmons – West Central

   2nd     Wendy Salazar – West Central

   3rd      Daniel Waller – West Central

Grades 6-8 Drawing

   1st     Caleb Todd – Home School

   2nd     Adrianna Smith – Eastern Pulaski

Grades 6-8 Photography

   1st     Zane Kroft – West Central

   2nd     Angel Earles – Eastern Pulaski

Grades 6-8 Mixed Media

   1st     Zane Jenkins – Eastern Pulaski

   2nd     Mariah Collins – Eastern Pulaski

   3rd      Mariah Collins – Eastern Pulaski

High School Painting

   1st     Brooke [Last name unknown] – West Central

   2nd    Cari Fairchild – West Central

   3rd     Mackenzie Pfledderer – West Central

High School Drawing

   1st     Dakota Rogers – Eastern Pulaski

   2nd     Cathleen O’Brien – Eastern Pulaski

   3rd     Lilly Neunschwader – Eastern Pulaski

   Honorable Mention: Becca Semradt – West Central

   Honorable Mention: Dakota Rogers – Eastern Pulaski

High School Best of Show: Dakota Rogers – Eastern Pulaski

Elementary School Best of Show: Abbey Clemons – West Central

“Art on the Spot” consisted of several tables where participants could create and take home original pieces of art. Between puppet building, tile painting, clay creations, face painting, monster creation and more creatively fun items, organizers gave the TV show “Colorsplash” a run for its money! Great art was created and enjoyed by all.

All this would not have been possible without assistance from volunteers! Psi Iota Xi would like to thank Tom Barry, Caitlin Barry, Dave Bennett, Bunny Decker and The Church of the Heartland for all their hard work setting up, tearing down, supervising and keeping the sound system running. Thanks to Venture Crew #2229 for providing sustenance to keep everyone’s energy up.

Finally, Psi Iota Xi gives special thanks to all of its generous donors:

Art Gallery Sponsors: Kewanna Metal Specialties, Inc., S & D’s Market, Inc., Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

Art Table Underwriters: Galbreath, Winamac Coil Spring, Town & Country Women.

Event Underwriters: Braun Corporation, Goble Heal Chiropractic, P.C., Keller Advisory Group, Inc., Marita Grisel, CPA, Murphy Law Office, Pond View Golf Course, Bennett Insurance Agency.

Additional Support: Alliance Bank, Beauty Break, The First National Bank of Monterey, Frain Mortuary.

About Psi Iota Xi

Psi Iota Xi was originally founded in 1897 in Muncie, Indiana. Our mission is to further charitable enterprises; study the best art, literature, and music; develop ourselves socially, morally and intellectually; and ask for God’s help to advance in these fields of endeavor. The Winamac Chapter was established in 1996.