Jr. Wildlife Art Show winners announced at Fallbrook Art Center

FALLBROOK – Everyone is invited to visit the Jr. Wildlife Art Show which is up through Jan. 21 at the Fallbrook Art Center. Visitors can give themselves the gift of 15 minutes and drop by the center to enjoy the spirit of children and teens giving voice to their perspective of wildlife.

Over 200 students (Grades K-12) from eight area schools have work in the show which was judged by a panel of arts educators and the following students received awards:

Grades K-2

Best of Show: Braylen Beal 'Sammy, the Sea Otter' Gr. 1, Fallbrook School of the Arts, Mrs. Ragland

First: Ana Dominguez 'Van Gogh Fish' Gr. 1, La Paloma, Ms. Garcia & Ms. McKnight

Second: Shai 'Van Gogh Jellyfish' Gr. 1, La Paloma, Ms. Garcia & Ms. McKnight

Third Jasper Wiest 'Pacific Horned Owl' Gr. 2, Fallbrook School of the Arts, Mrs. Ragland

Grades 3-5

Best of Show: Emma Carsey 'The Golden Lion', Gr. 4, Zion Christian School, Mrs. Nestor

First: Chloe Nestor 'Ventana', Gr. 4, Zion Christian School, Mrs. Nestor

Second: Tommy Calverley 'Seagull on Ice Gr. 3, Fallbrook School of the Arts, Mrs. Ragland

Third: Sadie Daniel 'Antelope Squirre' Gr. 5, Fallbrook School of the Arts, Mrs. Ragland

Grades 6-8

Best of Show: Katelyn Mathewson, 'Wild Dog', Gr. 6, Fallbrook School of the Arts, Mrs. Ragland

First: Joshua Richardson, 'Crocodile', Gr. 7, Potter Jr. High, Miss Hinkhouse

Second: Samantha Wilson 'Wolf', Gr. 8, Potter Jr. High, Miss Hinkhouse

Third: Jake Martin 'Dog Faced Puffer', Gr. 8, Potter Jr. High, Miss Hinkhouse

Grades 9-12

Best of Show: Lucienne Bolduc 'Peachy Gr.een', Gr. 9, Fallbrook High, Mr. Richardson

First: William Ryan 'The Snow Leopard's Eyes' Gr. 12, Fallbrook High, Mr. Richardson

Second: Imogene Isaac 'Untitled', Gr. 11, Fallbrook High, Mr. Richardson

Third: Holly Salyards 'Angel of the Deep', Gr. 11, Fallbrook High, Mr. Richardson

Because of the generosity of the Current Wisdom Foundation, and other show sponsors, certificates for art supplies and art classes at our Fallbrook School of the Arts were given as prizes.

Best of Show winners in each grade group will receive a $100 Fallbrook School of the Arts class certificate plus a $50 gift certificate to Michael's for art supplies. First, second and third place winners in each grade group will receive a $50 Fallbrook School of the Arts class certificate plus a $25 gift certificate to Michael's for art supplies.

In addition, all student participants and teachers will receive guest passes to the center's Reflections of Nature wildlife art show (May 5 and 6), and a 10 percent discount coupon for any class offered at the Fallbrook School of the Arts (just down the street on Alvarado).

Center executive director Mary Perhacs announced the addition of a People's Choice Award, "just as we do for the adult juried art shows so our visitors can make their own choice." The winner of that contest will be announced at the end of the show and the winner will receive a $50 Fallbrook School of the Arts Class Certificate.

A "Sponsor's Choice Award" was awarded to Jette Payne, student of Mrs. Ledri at Sullivan Middle School for 'Recycled Vulture – Where's The Food At?' Jette will receive a $50 Fallbrook School of the Arts Class Certificate.

Perhacs said, "We congratulate all the students and their teachers for wonderful work." Participating schools this year were Fallbrook High, Fallbrook School of the Arts, Fallbrook Street, La Paloma, Potter Jr. High, Sullivan Middle School, Wm. H. Frazier, and Zion Christian School.

The show is open daily through Jan. 21, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 3 p.m., 103 S. Main at Alvarado, (760) 728-1414. Admission is free.

For other information on the show, to support art center programs, or volunteer, call (760) 728-1414 or visit http://www.fallbrookartcenter.org.