2015 ACAA Student Art Show Reception announces winners; art available for viewing through May 29

On May 5, a reception was held to honor students who entered the Artists Association’s Annual High School Student Art Show.  Karen Crane organized the show, and Sabina Turner acted as judge to determine the winners.  At the reception, the Best of Show was announced, along with Best of Schools for Independence and Amador high schools, from among the 150-plus entries.

Elizabeth King of Amador High School won Best of Show for her ceramic and wire composition entitled “Sol.”  Elizabeth was also awarded a First in the 3-D category.  Brandon Salazar of Independence High School was awarded Best of School and First in the 3-D category for his metal mask entitled “Otis.”  The Best of School winner for Amador was Stephanie Norman who was also awarded a First in Black and White Drawing with her piece “Snapshot of the Wild.” 

This year’s show hangs at the Amador County District Office, 217 Rex Avenue, Jackson.  Family members, fellow artists and members of the public are encouraged to view the show in support of these young artists who are beginning their artistic journeys.  The show will hang until May 29 and be available for viewing between the hours of 8 and 4:30, Monday through Friday.  

Best of Show: "Sol" by Elizabeth King

1st for Original Prints: Renee Hoover

Best of School for Amador HS:
"Snapshot of the Wild" by Stephanie Norman

1st for Colored Drawing at Amador: Mikayla Haefele

1st for Mixed Media at Amador: Mikayla Haefele

1st for Painting at Amador: "Ped Xing" by Matt Conrardy

Best of School for Independence:
"Otis" by Brandon Salazar