Earth Camps Were A HUGE Success!

     56 young budding artists ranging in age from 6 to 14 spent one of three weeks at the Farm creating great works of art.  Among their creations this year, the youngsters painted a zen flower, sculpted a funky chicken, made 'earth' necklaces out of Fimo Clay and created a tribute to Mother Earth.

     The camps were held the first three weeks in June in the pavilion at the Farm. While the open-air pavilion provided the perfect setting for Earth Camp, the weather is always a factor. But the weather cooperated and the kids enjoyed some pretty cool mornings and even got to play in the rain.

     Next year's camp dates have not been set. The construction of Zenobia's House, a 900 sq foot air conditioned  studio will allow us to spread out weeks out.

Check our website for future dates and times.

FARMERS MARKET WILL END ITS SEASON THIS SATURDAY

     Local growers and farmers from Webster Parish have sold their bounty at the Farm's Farmers Market since their opening day May 5th.  

     While the heat and the lack of rain has affected their yield, they've still managed to provide us with some of the best and tastiest veggies. Fresh farm eggs and Marie's homemade Tamales were always the first to sell out.

     The Farm added a special section for 'fleas and tiques' this year and we enjoyed a variety of vendors selling a wide variety of goods from yard sale items. to hand painted signs, crafted vintage dish 'flowers', handmade bows, bands, jewelry and handpainted decorative items for the home. 4Hers have also participated in selling their crops while other young entrepreneurs have used the Farmers Market as a test market for new products.

     We are so fortunate to have locally grown vegetables instead of produce shipped in from Arkansas and Texas. It's been a great market year and we hope everyone will make their last market day, their best market day.

     Farmers Market is open from 7am-12N.  June 30th is their last day.  Come Bye! 419 East Union in the red pavilion.

Spring Arts Festival 2012 Youth Art Contest & Exhibition

Grades PreK - K / Mixed Medium

Best of Show:  Landry Powell  “Little Red Hen”  Glenbrook
First Place:  Jovantay Kennon “Sly Fox” Harper
Second Place:  Savannah Carter  “Sly Fox” Central
Third Place:  Hunter Moore  “Mr. Spikey”  Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:  Macy Waller  “Peekaboo”  Glenbrook

Grades PreK - K / Painting (Pencil, colored pencil, markers and crayon)
Best of Show:  Jackson Lott “Checkers” Glenbrook
First Place: Macy Waller “Mama & Baby” Glenbrook
Second Place: Blake Guin “Mario” Glenbrook
Third Place: Olivia Downer “Angel Fish” Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:  Aaron Buffington “Angel” Glenbrook

Grades PreK - K / Drawing (Pencil, colored pencil, markers and crayon)

 

Grades 1st to 2nd / Mixed Medium
Best of Show:  Rebecca Harrington “Morning Call” Glenbrook
First Place: Molly Seales “Red Flower” Central
Second Place: Brelyn Winzer “Poppies” ?
Third Place: Karley Holzclaw “Chickadee” Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:  Molly Seales “Gator” Central

Grades 1st to 2nd / Painting (Pencil, colored pencil, markers and crayon)
Best of Show:  Lexie Prince  “Picasso’s Daughter” Glenbrook
First Place: Cason Clemons “Bug-a-Boo” Glenbrook
Second Place: J.T Edge “Angel” Glenbrook
Second Place: J.T Dean “My Pears” Glenbrook
Second Place: Kylie Langford “Angelfish” Glenbrook
Third Place: Erika Needham “Red Bowl” Glenbrook
Third Place: Mary Evelyn King “Picasso’s Circle” Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:  Ryley Massey “My Pretty Bug” Glenbrook

Grades 1st to 2nd / Drawing (Pencil, colored pencil, markers and crayon)
Best of Show:  Colin Campbell “Dino” Harper
First Place: Jacob Hortman “A Green Land” Glenbrook
Second Place: Lauren Still “My Louisiana Town” Glenbrook
Second Place: Grady Brasher “Murder” Glenbrook
Third Place: Daemon Howard “The Town” Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:  Cheyenne Moore “Beautiful Town” Glenbrook

Grades 1st to 2nd / Collage
Best of Show:  Alexis Scott Harper

Grades 1st to 2nd / Watercolors
Best of Show:  Colin Campbell “Tucan” Harper
First Place: Nathan Willis “Pelican” Browning
Second Place: Colin Campbell “Scorpian” Harper
 
Grades 3rd to 4th / Mixed Medium
Best of Show:  Jonah Thomas “Crayons” Homeschool
First Place: Karrigan Zachary “Dogs” Central
Second Place: Karrigan Zachary “Art is ___” Central
Third Place: Rebecca Guthrie “Dog” Central
Honorable Mention:  Emma Whyte “Fish Eye” Glenbrook

Grades 3rd to 4th / Paintings  (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
Best of Show:  Emily Ramie “Grandmas Cider” Glenbrook
First Place: Carson Parker “Green Face” Glenbrook
Second Place: Hayden Brown “Bug” Glenbrook
Third Place: Camile Marvin “Rainbow Day” Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:  Madi Coleman “Bug” Glenbrook

Grades 3rd to 4th / Collages
Best of Show:  Tryline Cleveland “Giraffe” Jones
First Place: Ryan Kendrick “Fish” Jones
Second Place: Donovan Douglas “Trees” Jones
Third Place: Shay Harrison “Spring” Jones
Honorable Mention:  Katie Jordan “Summer” Jones
Grades 3rd to 4th / Sculpture
First Place: Riley Young  Jones

Grades 3rd to 4th / Needlecraft/Crafts
Best of Show:  Elizabeth Walker Homeschool
First Place: Embeth Coyle “Red Band” Glenbrook
Second Place: Embeth Coyle “Pink Hat” Glenbrook
Third Place: Embeth Coyle “Pink Hat” Glenbrook

Grades 3rd to 4th / Poetry
First Place:  Molly Seales

Grades 5th to 6th / Mixed Medium
Best of Show:  Raquel Baes “Streetscape” NWJH
First Place: CJ McCullough “Stamp” Doyline
Second Place: Layla Easley “Cajun” Phillips
Third Place: McKenna Edge “Fish Eye” Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:

Grades 5th to 6th / Paintings  (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
Best of Show:  Jakeitrick Roe “Evil Genius” NWJH
First Place: Jesse Schumaker “Green Face” NWUE
Second Place: Leanna Cooper “Peaches” Glenbrook
Third Place: Devin Wilson “Woodpecker” NWJH
Honorable Mention:  Layla Easley “Cardinal” Phillips

Grades 5-6 / Drawings (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
Best of Show:  Piper Mealey Untitled Glenbrook
First Place: Makayla Dean “Many Colorful” GlenbrookSecond Place: Ali Washburn “Crazy Fly Bye” Glenbrook
Third Place: Darbi Walker “Leaf Me Alone” Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:  Michaela Waits “Hershey Chocolate”  Glenbrook

Grades 5th to 6th / Collages
First Place: Luke Price “Flowers” Glenbrook
Second Place: Valarie Needham “My Garden” Glenbrook

Grades 5th to 6th / Sculpture
Best of Show:  Chris Wells “Top Card” Central
First Place: Joshua Gosa MHS
Third Place: Zach YPYA “House” Doyline
Honorable Mention:  Hayden Hollis “Flower” Doyline

 
Grades 7th to 8th / Paintings  (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
Best of Show:  Tristen Parrie “Owe” Webster JH
First Place: Nick Adams “Green Face” NWJH
Second Place: Laken Lee “Flowers” Webster JH
Third Place: Leela Caswell “Pelican” NWJH
Honorable Mention:  Draven Bale “Rose” Doyline

Grades 7th to 8th / Drawings (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
Best of Show:  Rico Gonzales “Hands” NWJH
First Place: Chase Spillers “Face” NWJH
Second Place: Nick Adams “Hands” NWJH
Third Place: Autumn Weems “Dragon” Doyline
Honorable Mention:  Rico Gonzales “Superman” NWJH

Grades 7th to 8th / Collages
Best of Show:  Majorie Bailey “Flower” Lakeside
First Place: Autumn Weems “Head” Doyline
Second Place: Holter Frye “Remote Lands” Webster JH

Grades 7th to 8th / Photography
Best of Show:  Ashley Rhame “The Great Chandles” Glenbrook
First Place: Kennedy Ayers “The Hinkieu” Glenbrook
Second Place: Shelby Vaughn “Dorcheat” NWJH
Third Place: Merry Ward “Serenity” NWJH

Grades 7th to 8th / Poetry
Best of Show:  Katherine Willis Glenbrook
First Place:  Brantley Ranger Glenbrook
Second Place:  Katherine Willis Glenbrook
Third Place:  Katherine Willis Glenbrook

Grades 9th to 10th / Paintings  (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
First Place: Faith Manzanares “Doggie” MHS

Grades 9th to 10th / Drawings (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
Second Place: Megan Shane “Felt” Doyline

Grades 9th to 10th / Photography
First Place: Sunni Wilson “Concentration” Glenbrook
Second Place: Sunni Wilson “Quincy” Glenbrook
Third Place: Sunni Wilson “Swing, batter batter” Glenbrook

Grades 11th to 12th / Mixed Medium
Best of Show:  Joshua Gosa MHS

Grades 11th to 12th  / Paintings  (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
First Place: Kayla Nicholas “Streetscape” Glenbrook

Grades 11th to 12th / Drawings (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
Best of Show:  Taryn Eason “Egyptian King” Glenbrook
First Place: Nathan Landes “The Little Springtime” Glenbrook
Second Place: Cory Walker “Auto-fact” Glenbrook
Third Place: Caroline Tucker “Big Ben” Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:  Jack Parks “Farva” Glenbrook

Grades 11th to 12th / Photography
First Place: Savannah Willis “A Step in a Cycle” Glenbrook
Second Place: Savannah Willis “Migrant” Glenbrook
Third Place: Savannah Willis “Home” Glenbrook

Spring Arts Festival 2012 Overall Talent Winners

ELEMENTARY DIVISION:

1st - Alli Washburn - Dancing - Glenbrook - “I Want Candy”
2nd Embeth Coyle - Piano - Glenbrook -
3rd TIE:Milli Coleman - Singing - Glenbrook - "I Think It's Love" original song
Evie Brasher, Courtney Stanley, Piper Mealey - Dance Group - Glenbrook - "Dynamite"

MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION:
1st Kara Bryce - Dancing - Glenbrook - "Jump, Jive, & Wail"
2nd Kenzie Ellington - Singing - Phillips
3rd Abigail Gilbert - Singing - Glenbrook "Part of Your World"

HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION:
1st Bria Wiese - Singing - North Webster
2nd Kelly McFarland - Singing - Doyline HS
3rd TIE
Allison Mourad - Singing - Glenbrook - "I Dreamed a Dream"
Eleanor Gilbert - Singing - Glenbrook - "Over You"

 

WINNERS' CIRCLE
Contestants:
Kayus Gros, 2011 1st Place Elem., Central Elem.
Alli Washburn, 2012 1st Place Elem., Glenbrook
Merideth Nelson, 2011 1st Place Middle, Glenbrook
Kara Bryce, 2012 1st Place Middle, Glenbrook
Brandon Ratcliff, 2011 1st Place HS, Glenbrook
Bria Wiese, 2012 1st Place HS, North Webster
“Most Talented School” –Glenbrook
“Most Supportive School” –Glenbrook
“Most Talented Student” –Bria Wiese, Springhill
Winner’s Circle Champion—Bria Wiese, Springhill
“Cultured Pearl” Scholarship Recipient—Brandon Ratcliff, Glenbrook
“Student Volunteers of the Year” –Marjorie Bailey, Lakeside and Justin Le,
Glenbrook
“Best Festival Themed Art” –Glenbrook Kindergarteners
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Overall Best of Show Art—Marjorie Bailey, Lakeside
Overall Best of Show Poetry—Katherine Willis, Glenbrook
Overall Best of Show Crafts—Embeth Coyle, Glenbrook

SCHEDULE of EVENTS for ChickenStock 2012!

Click here to view the entire schedule of events for all four days of ChickenStock 2012!

SCHEDULE LINK.

CHICKEN STOCK 2012! Event list!

Festival goers will have the opportunity this Saturday to eat, feed and draw chickens at this the Chicken Stock, also known as the Spring Arts Festival.

“Chicken Stock is a festival for everyone from children to adults,” Chris Broussard said. “It's a perfect way for families to spend the day together, and great way for friends to hang out and have fun.”

The 18^th annual Spring Arts Festival will take place from 9 a.m. Until 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at The Farm, which is located on the corner of East Union and Talton Streets, across from Sav-A-Lot.

Saturday's event list is as follows:

The Great Talent Search- Students from across the parish will compete on stage for the coveted title of “Most Talented Student.” Between student performances, regional musicians and entertainment will perform.

Art for Children- Children’s hands on museum will have various art stations, including bug art and veggie prints. The Stations are designed to challenge imagination and creativity. No charge.

Children’s art,poetry,craft contest winners- Winning art entries will be on display. Students in grades K through 12 from across Webster parish entered the competition.

Arts & Craft Vendors- Various artisans will be selling wares on the historic four acre Farm.

Community Art Stations- Adults and young adults can help paint a mural that tells the story of the arts in Minden, watch noted artist Jay Marks complete his giant wire creation, or join Julie Tully and learn the art of clay building. Community art stations are free and will be open from 10am-5pm on Saturday.

“Painting for a Cause”-Sign up in advance to paint with artists Chris Broussard and John Cannon. Using acrylic paints and provided step by step instructions participants will take home their art. There is a $10 fee and participants must preregister.. All proceeds benefit the Farm of Cultural Crossroads.

The Blue House open house- Built in 1933, following a devastating tornado, the house is much like it was in the late thirties. Furnished with many of the original antiques owned by the Moess family, the house remembers an era when electricity was new, water was still pumped in through a cistern and television had not yet been invited.

The Thornton sisters in Paintings:The world’s oldest African American siblings were honored in 2010 by Guinness World Book of Records. Mattie Thornton Renfroe, Carrie Thornton Miller and Rose Thornton Warren were honored by students with a collection of original folk art paintings created by the fine arts class of Glenbrook. View the paintings and hear some of the stories of the Thornton sisters as told by their friends and relatives. Sponsored by the Pleasant Valley Church.

Admission to Saturday events is $5 for adults. All children and K-12 students are free. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information visit Cultural Crossroads on the web at www.artsinminden.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/culturalcrossroadsofminden or call Chris Broussard at 318-393-5991.

Book and Film Debut

A Children's book written and illustrated by local children, as well as a short film, will be presented to the public at a reception to honor the students.

The book and film reception will be held at The Farm on Friday evening, April 27 at 7:30. The Farm of Cultural Crossroads is located on the corner of East Union and Talton Streets, across from Sav-A-Lot.

“Students made the most vibrant, beautiful illustrations for the cute story they wrote about the Thornton sisters,” said Chris Broussard.

The book, The Thorton Chicks, was made by Glenbrook 4^th and 6^th grade students and is a story about the Thorton sisters. A Guinness record is held by the sisters for having the highest combined age of three living siblings, which was 324 years old in 2009.

Kate Marvin signs off on The Thorton Chicks before it is sent to the publisher.

Last year’s Spring Arts Festival determined Glenbrook was the winner of Most Talented School contest, which is an annual contest to see what school has the most talented students.

The winner of Most Talented school is awarded an Arts In Education Project, called “We Want to be Authors”, which is worth $3,000. The Thorton Chicks is the fifth book to be published by students in Webster Parish, due to Spring Arts Festival and Cultural Crossroads.

Student authors will sign a copies of the book, which will be for sale for $10, during the reception, and afterwords a short film will be shown.

“This special film, which will be shown on The Farm’s big outdoor movie screen, is kicking off a new addition to next year's Spring Arts Festival.” Broussard said. “It was created by local students and will challenge other area students to create their own short film for entry into next year's film contest, which will be part of the Spring Arts Festival art contest.”

For more information about the reception, Spring Arts Festival or Cultural Crossroads visit their website at www.artsinminden.com or on facebook at www.facebook.com/culturalcrossroadsofminden or call Chris Broussard at 318-393-5991.