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NCTC ART SHOW WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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GAINESVILLE, TEXAS – The Art Department at North Central Texas College this week announced the list of winners in the recently concluded 43rd annual NCTC Art Show.



Top entrants picked up their plaques, certificates and cash awards in formal ceremonies held in the Little Theater on the Gainesville Campus, with George Neal of the Art Department faculty officiating.

Neal, who recently joined the faculty teaching art history and art appreciation, said that art is “one of the great factors which pull a people together, and our theme, ‘Friends,’ was especially fitting for me personally because of the many new friends he’s made since coming to NCTC.

“I was happy to discover that our program and our show is supported by a wonderful community of local area artists,” he added, “and I have been very impressed by the exceptional quality of teaching our public school participants are receiving from their teachers.”

The number of entries in the various student divisions was up over last year, with 150 works submitted for judging.

The awards ceremony capped a week-long public exhibition of the entries in a wide range of media categories ranging from oil painting and jewelry to digital photography and sculpture. Awards were given to top entries in both student and non-student divisions.



“Because of the overall quality of the competition, this year’s winners should be especially proud to have been singled out for recognition,” said NCTC Art Department coordinator Jimmy Staples. “And we’re very grateful to all who entered our show for sharing their work with us.

Staples also gave special recognition to the Gainesville Area Visual Arts (GAVA) organization for the key role it played again this year in helping organize, hang and host the show.

 He also singled out his assistant Pat Boyd, who served this year as show chairman, for her contribution to the success of the event, and he expressed special appreciation to the Cooke County Arts Council for its financial support.

A highlight of this year’s awards ceremony was the presentation of several special awards, including the “Best of Show” award to Stuart Hausmann for his acrylic painting “Friends: Fragments of Memories.” Brittni Brock from Denton High School won the theme award for her painting “Best Friends—A Piece of My Heart.” The “People’s Choice” award went to Madison Pearse, Era 4-H Club, for “Spring in Bloom.”

Winner of the award given by the Grand Avenue Animal Clinic for an animal-themed work was Mary Baker, Immaculate Conception School, for “Mosaic Cat.” Cindy Westbrook captured the Powell Fine Art Gallery award for her acrylic “Warming Light.”

New special awards were given this year. Saint Jo’s nationally recognized western artist Donna Sickles-Howell presented an award and scholarship to Kristina Malig for her oil painting “Veranda II.” First State Bank sponsored awards given to home school student Stephanie Fink for “Hey Pal!” and to Jack Milchanowski for his photograph “Woody.”

This year’s art show judge was Barbara Elam of 416 West Gallery in Denison.

Other NCTC Art Show winners included:


SCHOOL DIVISIONS
Elementary School Division I (Grades K–2): First place: Jonathan Rodriguz, Chalmers; second place: Matthew Bigham, Sivells Bend; third place: Meredith Billings, Retha's School of Art; Honorable Mention: Madi Scott, Sivells Bend; Dillon Franklin, Sivells Bend.

Elementary School Division II (Grades 3-5): First place: Jona Poster, Valley View; second place: CariAnn Croninger, Callisburg; third place: Monica Hogan, Immaculate Conception CS; Honorable Mention: Alex Knight, Callisburg; Jaycie Calderon, Chalmers; Donovan Ruiz, Chalmers.

Middle School Division III (grades 6-8): First place: Erika Hickman, Callisburg; second place: Monica Reyes, Canyon Creek Christian; third place: Trace Wilcox, Immaculate Conception CS; Honorable mention: Greyson Browning, Callisburg; Dakota Covington, Callisburg.

High School Division IV (grades 9-10): First place: Garrett McCullough, Aubrey High; second Place: Stephen Bow, Ryan High; third place: Natalie Albrecht, Callisburg High; Honorable Mention: Juanita Rodriguez, Denton High; Jillian Martin; Gainesville High.

High School Division V (grades 11-12): First place: Katie Hickerson, Billy Ryan High; second place: Sylvia Li, Denton High; third place: Ashley Ortez, Aubrey High; Honorable Mention: Caylie Ginther, Gainesville High; Courtney Izors Dicsson, Billy Ryan High.

ADULT SHOW WINNERS
Oil Painting: First place: Don MacLaughlin; second place: Ginger Walker; third place: Karen Lampson, Honorable Mention: Stuart Hausmann, Pat Peery. Acrylic Painting: First place: Cindy Westbrook; second place: Charmyn Wallace; third place: Janette Winkles.

Watercolor Painting: First place: Carol Winnert; second place: Retha Bond; third place: Carolyn Poer, Honorable Mention: Micah Moore, Juanita Leach.

Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel: First place: Ginger Walker; second place: Stuart Hausmann; third place: Sherrah Brewton; Honorable Mention: Kristina Malig.

Amateur & Professional Photography: First place: Karen Freeman; second place: Melissa Villarreal; third place: Karen Freeman; Honorable Mention: Brandi Barthold, Angela S. Beck.
Digital Art: First place: Jack Milchanowski; second place: Stuart Hausmann.

Sculpture & Ceramics: First place: Don Hawkins; second place: Kara Vallenali; third place: Steve Meadows; Honorable Mention: Joyce Hart-Boese.

Miniature Art: First place: Retha Bond; Honorable Mention: Lydia Ansley.

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NCTC ART SHOW WIINNERS—Among the special award winners at this year’s 43rd annual Art Show at North Central Texas College were, left to right: Stuart Hausmann, “Best of Show” award for his acrylic painting “Friends: Fragments of Memories”; Kristina Malig, Donna Sickles-Howell award and scholarship for her oil painting “Veranda II”; and First State Bank award winners Jack Milchanowski for his photograph “Woody” and home school student Stephanie Fink for her entry “Hey Pal!”. Winners were presented plaques, certificates and cash awards in formal ceremonies which capped the public exhibition of all works in the show on the NCTC Gainesville Campus.
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