SAF 2011: ART CONTEST WINNERS: Grades 7-8

2011 SAF CHILDRENS ART CONTEST WINNERS
GRADE 7-8 43 Entries
Pencil/Drawings
1st Place Shalen Haney "Portrait" Springhill
2nd Place Ali Johnson "Fleur de lis potpourri" Webster Jr.
3rd Place Allie Bridges "Portrait" Springhill
Mixed Medium
1st Place Arabelle Adamis "Perception" Springhill
2nd Place DeAnna Cain "Guitar" Springhill
Photograph
1st Place Marjoria Bailey "Rooster on Rake" Lakeside
2nd Place Marjoria Bailey "Misty Morning" Lakeside
3rd Place Michelle Sprawls "Momma Cow & Baby Cow" Springhill
4th Place Dylan West "Strawberries & Chocolate" Springhill
Painting
1st place Shalen Haney "Untitled" Springhill
2nd Place Shalen Haney "Blossom Me" Springhill
3rd Place Alexis Downs "Head of a Man" Glenbrook
4th Place Abbie Adams "Abstract" Springhill
Collages
1st Place Brittany Duke "Apple Inc" Springhlll
2nd Place Savannah Crell "Colorful Flowers" Springhlll
3rd Place Michelle Sprawls "Chanel" Springhlll
Sculptures
1st Place Marjorie Bailey "Owl" Lakeside
2nd Place James Flint "Three Face" Springhill
3rd Place Kristin Sparkman "Chinese Tower" Springhill
4th Place Katherine Hall "Red Ziggerat" Springhill

SAF 2011: ART CONTEST WINNERS: Grades 9-10

2011 SAF CHILDRENS ART CONTEST WINNERS
GRADES 9-10 56 Entries
Mixed Medium
1st Place Alexis Kenny Abstract w/mast "Spring Cleaning" Springhill
2nd Place Tate Smith "Large Abstract" Springhill
3rd Place Mikaela Carrender "Let's Doodle" Minden
Watercolors
1st Place Alex Taylor "Trees & Wind" Springhill
2nd Place LaeCe Poe "Untitled" Springhill
Pencil/Crayon
1st Place Mikala Carrender "Power to Change the World" Minden
2nd Place Mattavious Wortham "Cat" "Smile" Springhill
3rd Place Kayla O'Neal "Elephant" Homeschool
4th Place Bradley Morgan "Floral" Sarepta
Painting
1st place Bradley Morgan Untitled Sarepta
2nd Place Ashley Luckett "Chinese Floral" Springhill
3rd Place Kayla O'Neal "After the Storm" Homeschool
4th Place Skylar Umphries "Self portrait in yellow" Shongaloo
Collage
1st Place LaeCe Poe "Choose Life" Springhill
Photography
1st Place Brandi Sims "Underwater Feat" Springhill
2nd Place Ashley Luckett "Look Into My Eyes" Springhill
3rd Place Jacarra Little "Lizards in New Orleans" Springhill
4th Place Kayla O'Neal "See Beyond" homeschool

BEST OF SHOW: Paten Allen "Portrait of girl & boy" Springhill

SAF 2011: ART CONTEST WINNERS: Grades 11-12

2011 SAF CHILDRENS ART CONTEST WINNERS
GRADES 11-12 44 Entries
Pencil/Drawings
1st Place Travarious Lawson "Sun" Springhill
2nd Place Shunti Wortham "Geometric Springhill
3rd Place JeQuavious White "Lockers" Springhill
4th Place JeQuavious White "Round Circles" Springhill
Mixed Medium
1st Place Cody Palmer "Bull" Springhill
2nd Place Travarious Lawson "Help us find jobs" Springhill
Photograph
1st Place Taylor Page "Leaf" Glenbrook
2nd Place Chandler Nelson "Limes" Glenbrook
3rd Place Michelle Sprawls Morgan Wren "Frog" Glenbrook
4th Place Sara McCann "Field at Sundown" Glenbrook
Painting
1st place Savannah Brown "Punky Chicken" Glenbrook
2nd Place Kayla Hardy "live Strong" Minden
3rd Place Mathew Tucker "Mr. Sir" Glenbrook
4th Place Kayla Hardy "Birds/cage" Minden
Watercolors
1st Place Tyjuan Thomas "No Street Car" Springhlll
2nd Place Rachael Nastasi "WC Bird" Glenbrook
3rd Place Rudy Spurlock "Portrait" Glenbrook
4th Place Savannah Brown "Trees" Glenbrook

BEST OF SHOW Beaux Gipson's "Dog" Glenbrook

12-year-old artist sparked Louisiana spirit at Spring Arts Festival

Savanah Hall, a Webster-born 12 year old artist, showcased her work at this year’s Spring Arts Festival in Minden over the weekend. Hall, who has not received any formal training, began painting “Peli” & “Pelie”, a “brother and sister” pelican team, in 2010 following the Gulf coast oil spill.

The duo is the sole creation of Hall, who refers to them as “ambassadors” for pelicans, sea birds, and other creatures of the sea, which are often affected by pollutants introduced to the Gulf of Mexico. Hall’s artwork depicts Peli & Pelie in the midst of a number of activities, including work and play.

“I was amazed,” said Jenny Reynolds, a Cultural Crossroads board member and festival supporter. “To see yet another of our young people doing such amazing things with her God-given talents is so inspiring. She does her work with a greater purpose; and that’s so great to see.”

Hall, born in Minden to parents Samantha Brown and Shane Patterson, now resides in Sabine Parish with her adoptive mother, Shannon Hall, who helped the young artist develop Savanah & Company, the business-front which sells quality prints and decals of her original paintings and designs. Hall attributes some of her innate art skills to Samantha, who she describes as a natural artist.

Hall sold numerous pieces during 2011’s art festival; and hundreds of festival-goers became new admirers of this incredibly talented artist and young entrepreneur.

“One of the professional artists we featured during the festival just fell in love with Savanah’s work,” explained Cultural Crossroads Founder and Chairman of the Board Chris Broussard. “She purchased some of Savanah’s autographed pieces to present to Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne at an upcoming event!”

For more information about Savanah Hall and her characters, Peli & Pelie, email savanah@satcomsigns.com.

The 2011 Great Talent Search Winners Are.....

Elementary Division -
Honorable Mention - Peyton Garner, Shongaloo Elem. - Solo Vocalist
3rd Place - Khristopher Jones, Jones Elem. - Praise Dancer
2nd Place - Sydni Richardson, Shongaloo Elem. - Jazz Dancer
1st Place - Kayus Gros, Central Elem. - Break Dancer

Middle School Division -
3rd Place (Tie) - Madison Couch, Kendall Brunson, Allyson Doyle (Hip Hop Dance Group), Central Elem.
3rd Place (Tie) - Abigail Gilbert, Glenbrook School - Pianist
2nd Place - Maite Bean, Webster Jr. High - Solo Vocalist
1st Place - Collin Jenkins, Shongaloo - Solo Vocalist

High School Division -
3rd Place - Bria Wiese, Sarepta High School - Solo Vocalist
2nd Place - Dalton Harrison, Shongaloo - Whip Cracker
1st Place - Meredith Nelson, Glenbrook - Acoustic Guitar/Vocalist

2011 Winners' Circle (1st place winners from past and present competed for scholarship money)
(Tied)
Collin Jenkins, Shongaloo - Solo Vocalist
Abby Reynolds, Lakeside - Tap Dancer *2010 winner
** The two chose to split the money, so they were each awarded $125 to be used toward the development of their talents.
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" Overall Most talented School" in Webster parish was awarded once again to Glenbrook (they were also awarded a $2,500 Arts In Education program for 2012.)
"Most Talented Elementary School"--Glenbrook
"Most Talented Middle School" --Springhill Jr. Hi.
"Most Talented Hi School" --Shongaloo Hi
"Most Talented Student" --Jaycee Brent, Shongaloo Middle School

Fun Painting Funky Chickens at The Farm

Some great friends joined Chris Broussard out at The Farm to paint some permanent Funky Chickens on the pavilion. The "Funky Chicken" is the Farm of the mascot so it was time to make some Funky Chickens permanent residents.
Joining her for the fun was Abby and Alex Reynolds, Marjorie Bailey, and Brandon. Thanks friends for your great artwork!

Abby poses in front of her creation, "Funky Diva Chicken".


Brandon and Alex Reynolds added custom details to several Farm fixtures for an added creative touch!


Marjorie Bailey works on her "Funky Gardner Chicken"


Come enjoy this artwork and more on Saturday at the Spring Arts Festival, at The Farm on Hwy. 80 in Minden!

SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL 2011 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS!

Click on each image below to view it larger or to print it out for reference.
And be sure to come out and have a blast all day long! Support the Arts!!!