Youth In Art 2007
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The artists’ reception for Youth In Art 2007 held Thursday at the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center honored artists in 4th through 6th grades. Awards were presented by Bay Area Art Association, the Bonifas Arts Center, Delta-Schoolcraft Intermediate School District, Escanaba Noon Kiwanis, GFWC Women’s Club, and NewPage, the exhibit’s sponsor.

“It was very difficult to choose among the works,” said Tim Bishop of NewPage who presented the NewPage awards Thursday. “I was amazed at the quality of the work and I encourage all the artists to keep it up.”

Over 500 pieces grace the Center’s walls this year, in both Upper and Lower Galleries and in the Studio.
“It’s a great show, as usual,” said Gallery visitor and local artist Steve Schmeck Thursday afternoon.
“It’s an explosion of color,” said Bonifas staff member Kathryn Morski. “There’s no hesitation on the part of these students. Each has an artist’s vision of how things should be done.”

All winners are honored with ribbons. Bonifas winners will be exhibited in the Online Youth In Art Gallery as well.
Music for the event was furnished by Caitlin Lung of the Gladstone Middle School and Michelle Thomas of Gladstone Area High School, piano students of Karen Pratt.

Two traveling art kits were won as door prizes by participating artists Tyler Anthony and Tyler Staelgraeve.

A reception for artists Kindergarten through third grade and for students in 7th through 12th grade will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 15.

The public is welcome to tour the Youth In Art exhibit through March 29, or to visit any of the eight shows that fill the Center annually. Exhibits change every month or six weeks.

The Center is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is no charge to visit, to attend receptions, or to tour exhibits.

For more information call 786-3833

Winners are:

4th Grade:
Bonifas – Lucas Bero of Rapid River for “He’s All Heart”. Teacher Julie Pilon.
DSISD – Katie Belonga of Gladstone for “Untitled”. Teacher Jon Orhanen.
Kiwanis – Paige Cavadeas of Jones for “Spring Bouquet”. Teacher Suzy Decker.
Kiwanis – Angie LaMarche of Webster for “Barn”. Teacher Suzy Decker.
GFWC – Katie Belonga of Gladstone for “Untitled”. Teacher Jon Orhanen.
NewPage – Katie Belonga of Gladstone for “Untitled”. Teacher Jon Orhanen.

5th Grade:
Bonifas – Sadie Fix of Franklin for “Aboriginal Art”. Teacher Scott Dykema.
DSISD – Sophia Manitowabi of Hannahville for “Banyon Tree”. Teacher Lynn Moore.
Kiwanis – Angie LaMarche of Webster for “Barn”. Teacher Suzy Decker.
GFWC – Jesse Goudreau of Soo Hill for “Cubism”. Teacher Scott Dykema.
NewPage – Jesse Goudreau of Soo Hill for “Cubism”. Teacher Scott Dykema.

6th Grade:
BAAA – Sarah Madalinski of Bark River for “Sunset at the Lake”. Teacher Lynn Mariin.
Bonifas – Angel Wandahsega of Hannahville for “Colorful Cactus”. Teacher Lynn Moore.
DSISD – Kyle Sutela of Webster for “Hand Drawing”. Teacher Scott Dykema.
Kiwanis – Shane Williams of Hannahville for “Cactus”. Teacher Lynn Moore.
GFWC – Sarah Madalinski of Bark River for “Sunset at the Lake’. Teacher Lynn Mariin.
NewPage – Kyle Sutela of Webster for “Treescape”. Teacher Scott Dykema.