NEWS RELEASE Eight Awards for Artists at Kimberly High School
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425 S. WASHINGTON STREET COMBINED LOCKS WI 54113
Marketing & Community Coordinator
(920) 788-7900 FAX (920) 788-7919
(920) 788-7900 [email protected]
www.kimberly.k12.wi.us
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Eight Awards for Artists at Kimberly High School Kimberly, Wis. – January 19, 2016 – Seven Kimberly High School (KHS) students have brought home eight Honorable Mention Scholastic Art Awards. The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. "The Scholastic Art competition compares to making it down to state in a sports program,” said Pete Greeninger, art teacher at KHS. “The best in the State of Wisconsin are exhibited at the Milwaukee Art Museum and this year we have eight works of art representing Kimberly High School.” The following Kimberly students received Honorable Mention awards for their artwork:
Kailyn Fries, Ceramics “Lion”
Kailyn Fries, Ceramics “Architecture”
-more-
Spencer Hoffman, Sculpture “Snail”
Shelbi Seefeldt, Sculpture “Peacock”
Karrah Sievert, Ceramics “Dream
Mya Freund, Painting “Greed”
Catcher”
Kyle Gietman, Painting “Strong Tide”
Kaden Unmuth, Drawing “Towards the Light”
Artwork from Wisconsin’s winners will be displayed at the Milwaukee Art Museum beginning on January 30, 2016. At the 2016 Scholastic Art Awards: Wisconsin Exhibit, more than 375 pieces of art by students in grades 7-12 will be displayed. -more-
About Scholastic Art & Writing Awards The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their remarkable work to the world through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Through the Awards, students receive opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. Students across America submitted 300,000 original works during the 2015 program year across 28 different categories of art and writing. About the Kimberly Area School District The Kimberly Area School District is a progressive public school district committed to providing the best possible education available to students. Its responsibility is to help lead the way in developing well-rounded students and future citizens. The district wants every student to be given the opportunity to reach their potential through academics, the arts and co-curricular activities. It encompasses approximately 17 square miles and serves over 5,000 students in one 4K center, four elementary schools (5K-4), two intermediate schools (5-6), one middle school (7-8) and one high school (9-12). To learn more about the Kimberly Area School District call (920)788-7900 or visit www.kimberly.k12.wi.us. ###
425 S. WASHINGTON STREET COMBINED LOCKS WI 54113
Marketing & Community Coordinator
(920) 788-7900 FAX (920) 788-7919
(920) 788-7900 [email protected]
www.kimberly.k12.wi.us
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Eight Awards for Artists at Kimberly High School Kimberly, Wis. – January 19, 2016 – Seven Kimberly High School (KHS) students have brought home eight Honorable Mention Scholastic Art Awards. The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. "The Scholastic Art competition compares to making it down to state in a sports program,” said Pete Greeninger, art teacher at KHS. “The best in the State of Wisconsin are exhibited at the Milwaukee Art Museum and this year we have eight works of art representing Kimberly High School.” The following Kimberly students received Honorable Mention awards for their artwork:
Kailyn Fries, Ceramics “Lion”
Kailyn Fries, Ceramics “Architecture”
-more-
Spencer Hoffman, Sculpture “Snail”
Shelbi Seefeldt, Sculpture “Peacock”
Karrah Sievert, Ceramics “Dream
Mya Freund, Painting “Greed”
Catcher”
Kyle Gietman, Painting “Strong Tide”
Kaden Unmuth, Drawing “Towards the Light”
Artwork from Wisconsin’s winners will be displayed at the Milwaukee Art Museum beginning on January 30, 2016. At the 2016 Scholastic Art Awards: Wisconsin Exhibit, more than 375 pieces of art by students in grades 7-12 will be displayed. -more-
About Scholastic Art & Writing Awards The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their remarkable work to the world through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Through the Awards, students receive opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. Students across America submitted 300,000 original works during the 2015 program year across 28 different categories of art and writing. About the Kimberly Area School District The Kimberly Area School District is a progressive public school district committed to providing the best possible education available to students. Its responsibility is to help lead the way in developing well-rounded students and future citizens. The district wants every student to be given the opportunity to reach their potential through academics, the arts and co-curricular activities. It encompasses approximately 17 square miles and serves over 5,000 students in one 4K center, four elementary schools (5K-4), two intermediate schools (5-6), one middle school (7-8) and one high school (9-12). To learn more about the Kimberly Area School District call (920)788-7900 or visit www.kimberly.k12.wi.us. ###
