From USD 428
Twelve student artists from USD 428 have been selected to showcase their work at the Kansas Art Education Association (KAEA) Youth Art Month exhibition in Topeka. Running from Feb. 24 through March 28 at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, the display features top-tier student work from across the state.
This is the third year USD 428 has participated in the program. Students were selected by their instructors based on both artistic excellence and exemplary classroom citizenship.
Award Recognition
The district is proud to announce that student Marlowe Beugelsdijk, 6th-grade Lincoln Elementary, has already been named a winner of the "Anne & Bill Bracker 3-D Youth Art Month Award." While her achievement is confirmed, the specific award level (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) will be officially revealed during the artist's reception on March 28.
As judging for various categories occurs at different intervals throughout the month, additional honors for USD 428 students may be announced at a later date.
The 12 participating students represent the elementary, middle, and high school levels. The initiative is led by elementary art teacher Shannon Wedel, with support from fellow art faculty members, Caleb Bartlett (Elementary Art), Pamela Williams (Great Bend Middle School), Sergio Ramirez, and Anna Popp (Great Bend High School).
Event Details
· KAEA Youth Art Month Exhibition Dates: February 24 – March 28
· Location: Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
· Artist’s Reception: March 28
"We are incredibly proud of these students for not only their creativity but for the character they show in our classrooms every day," said Shannon Wedel. "Seeing Great Bend represented at the state level is a testament to the talent in our community."
For more information, please contact the USD 428 District Education Center at 620-793-1500.
