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Young Arkansas Artist Award and Congressional Art Award

Congratulations!

We have had a very successful art award season.  Here are two recent awards in the past two weekends.  Proud of the Upper School artists.

Governor’s Young Artist Competition- Bridges Theme

Governor’s Art Competition

Two students accepted for the Governor’s art gallery-

 Steven Angtuaco “Bridge Photo Series”

 Anna Culpepper “Bridge”- Best Photo Award

Young Talented Photographers

Best Photo Award- Anna Culpepper with muse Ladell Tyler

Steven Angtuaco Photo Series- "Bridges"

Proud Parents- Chip and Karen Culpepper

Congressional Art Competition 2016

Congressman French Hill

We gathered at the Historic Arkansas Heritage Museum on May 3rd to view over 100 works of art submitted for this years Congressional Art Contest.  This year we had 20 art pieces submitted into the contest. 

"First Touch" Third Place Award Winning Art

Kelsey Claybrook placed third in this years contest.  This is the second year Kelsey placed in the top three places.  Congratulations!

Kelsey with Congressman French Hill

Artists included: Harrison Shelnutt, Alisha Duvall, Lily Warren, Morgan Davis, Anna Culpepper, Gabrielle Rancifer, Kelsey Claybrook, Shelby Worsham, Presley Fletcher, and Steven Angtuaco.

Young Artists

55th Annual Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition

Congratulations to Gabriella Rancifer

Best in Class

"Industrial Nature" awarded Best in Class for 9th Grade

There were 525 art submissions made by 161 art teachers from 142 schools across the state. A total of 41 students received awards, only 13 projects were awarded Best in Class.

As a result, Gabi received a $100.00 award and also won $250 for the Episcopal Collegiate Upper School Art Program.

The artwork will be on display at the Arkansas Art Center May 6-July 24th

Congressional Artist Reception

We gathered at the Historic Arkansas Heritage Museum on May 3rd  to view over 100 works of art submitted for this years Congressional Art Contest.  This year we had 20 art pieces submitted into the contest.


Kelsey Claybrook placed third in this years contest.  This is the second year Kelsey placed in the top three places.  Congratulations!

Alisha Duvall

Harrison Shelnutt

Lily Warren

Lily Warren

Anna Culpepper

Anna Culpepper

Presley Fletcher

Anna Culpepper

Gabi Rancifer

Artists included: Harrison Shelnutt, Alisha Duvall, Lily Warren, Morgan Davis, Anna Culpepper, Gabrielle Rancifer, Kelsey Claybrook, Shelby Worsham, Presley Fletcher,  and Steven Angtuaco.

Talented Episcopal Artists

Harrison Shelnutt

Kelsey with winning art piece

Kelsey Claybrook

Kelsey Claybook

Third Place Winner Kelsey Claybrook with Congressman French Hill

AYAA Award Winners

Arkansas Young Artists Association-
 State Art Competition and Convention

AYAA - The Crew of Artists

Congratulations!

Sarah Maxwell    4^th Mixed Media 2-D  Abstract

Anna Culpepper  3^rd  Mixed Media 2D Abstract

Micaylah Thomas   3^rd  Mixed Media Low Relief Realistic

Margo Mourot     Honorable Mention   Mixed Media Low Relief Abstract 

Annie Ellzey    1^st    Mixed Media Low Relief Abstract

Morgan Davis    3^rd     Mixed Media Low Relief Expressive

Charlotte Powers     4^th     Printmaking Stencils, etc

Jackson Owens    3^rd   Printmaking Stencils, etc

Lily Warren    3^rd    Pen/Ink Expressive

Braden Seale   4^th    Pastel   Realistic

Preston Pitts    Honorable Mention    Markers   All Forms 

Haley Henderson    2^nd    Pen/Ink   Scratchboard

Upper School Art Students Donate Funds- Leaving a Legacy!

Our Garden Murals were sold and the Upper School art students donated the earnings to Thea's Art Closet.  We selected Sylvan Hills Elementary School to purchase a kiln for Mrs. Barns art classes.  Jason Young- Sylvan Hills Elementary School Principal and Candace Barns- the elementary art teacher attended our chapel to receive the donation.  Paul Leopoulos the Founder of the Thea Foundation was thrilled with our students donation.  This all came together because of the Garden Mural Project from the Little Rock Garden Club represented by Chucki Bradbury, Becky Scott, and Polly Glotzbach.  Wonderful Project.  

Central Region Art Show Place Winners Announced

Congratulations to the following artists:

Kelvin Robinson-  12th Grade  First Place  "Chief Keef"

Olivia Moore-   11th Grade  First Place "Multitudes"

Alisha Duvall-  11th Grade Second Place  "Shattered"

Steven Angtuaco-  10th Grade  Second Place "The Bond"

Braden Seale-  9th Grade  Third Place  "Fox"

Alisha Duvall 11th second place

Kelvin Robinson 12th first place

Olivia Moore 11th first place

Braden Seale 9th third place

Steven Angtuaco  10th  2nd place

Everyone is invited to attend the artist reception and to view the art show at the Thea Foundation Art Gallery in Argenta.

Scholastic Art Award Winners

Congratulations!

Come and support our award winners:  Kelvin Robinson, Olivia Moore, Alisha Duvall, Steven Angtuaco, and Braden Seale.

Silver Key- Alisha Duvall  “Archetype Ingrained”

This piece explores the racial archetypes ingrained in our society. From day one children are taught that dark is evil and light is pure and innocent. This can be translated to race differences and further stereotypes in the United States. 

Honorable Mention- Steven Angtuaco   “Captivity”

The photo illustrates the bond between man and beast apparent despite many differences.  It reflects upon the different worlds that each of us live in.

Deadlines are approaching for shows and competitions

Governor's Young Artist Competition

2016 Competition’s Theme: BRIDGES

ENTRIES ARE ONLY ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL.
ALL artwork must be submitted to: sharon.morris@governor.arkansas.gov.
Entries MUST be received no later than, 6 p.m., February 26, 2016.

Designers participating- February 1st the Curbside Couture Registration Closes 

Curbside Couture Registration Form

Curbside Couture 2016 Designers and Models

Madeline McKay-Noura Musauam

Alisha Duvall- Alana Duvall

Gabi Rancifer- Gabi

Pamela Rogers-Stephany Li

Lee Tucker- Anna Toepfer

Ally Broadnax- Arin Jemerson

Haylee Greer – Caroline Martin

Alyssa Davis- Annie Ellzey

Lily Warren- Anna Feldman

Arianna Kiaei- Caitlyn Brandom

Gracie Kreth- Celia Kreth

Seniors- Thea Fashion Scholarship Deadline

Senior Scholarships:  

1st Place – $4,000

2nd Place – $2,500

Online Registration Deadline:

11:59 P.M., Monday, March 7, 2016

Essay Submission Deadline:

11:59 P.M., Monday, March 7, 2016

Please submit essay to nick@theafoundation.org

Sketches Presentation Date:

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Design Presentation Date:

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Save the Date for Curbside Couture Runway Show

Curbside Couture Recycle Fashion Runway Show

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Deadline for Little Rock Garden Club MuralsFebruary 15^th

Proceeds for the auction of the murals benefit the Thea Art Closet- art supplies for Public Art Programs.

 Garden Murals Artists

Ladell Tyler

Gracie Kreth

Alisha Duvall

Caroline Martin

Jocelyn Wang

Lily Warren

Joy Schultz

Sarah Maxwell

Annie Ellzey

Emma Hall

Madeline McKay 

Caitlyn Brandom

Chloe Gehring