Young Artists’ Showcase
March 6 – April 18, 2020
A.N. Bush Gallery | Bush Barn Art Center
Now in its 11th year, the Young Artists’ Showcase has grown into a highly anticipated event for K-12 students, teachers, and parents in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties. The exhibit features artwork by hundreds of students at the Bush Barn Art Center.
[Featured Artwork by Selena Mendez, 2019 YAS Poster Artist Award Winner]
Award winners
MAYOR’S CHOICE AWARD
Selected by Mayor Chuck Bennett
Izzy Youso and Rhea Trong from Abiqua Academy for their collaborative piece “Lincoln Retold”
BOB and MARYPAT HILL AWARD
Madelyn Dowen from La Creole Middle School
MAPS CREDIT UNION AWARD
Pradyun Gona from Abiqua Academy
SALEM SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB AWARD
Schirle Elementary School (approximately 415 students created the piece)
POSTER AWARD WINNER – SPONSORED BY The Larry and Jeanette Epping family foundation. This winner’s artwork will be featured on next year’s advertising.
Harper Rossman from South Salem High School
ELEMENTARY AGE AWARDS – Selected by Eric Wuest
3RD PLACE
Isabella
Benjamin from Valley Inquiry Charter
School
2nd PLACE
Sawyer Willette for their piece called “The Winged Dog”
1st PLACE
Eloise Jacob from Abiqua Academy for their piece called “Lavender Field”
MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE AWARDS– Selected by Eric Wuest
3RD PLACE
Kiarra Pratt-Boone from La Creole Middle School
2nd PLACE
Mervielle Kilongo from Leslie Middle School
1st PLACE
Yaritza Villaseñor from Immanuel Lutheran
HIGH SCHOOL AGE AWARDS – selected by Laura Mack
3RD PLACE
Yesenia
Ruiz from Gervais High School
2nd PLACE
Kate Swenson for their piece called “In the Shadows”
1st PLACE
Isabella LaFrance from South Salem High School
BEST IN SHOW
Declan Schmunk for their piece called “Big Rigs and Trucks”
Gallery
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exhibition sponsors
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