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Young Artists Competition
Young Artists in 2010
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Young Artists in 2009
Sister Cities Association of Volusia County, Inc. recently honored its 2009 Young Artist winners with a special dinner evening in Port Orange. That evening included the Ballet Folklorico from Campeche, Mexico, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3282. The theme of the contest this year, for teens 13 through 18 was “Your Path to Peace.” The large, exceptional drawing by José Areñas from Pierson-Taylor High was sent to Washington D.C. for judging in the International Showcase.
A tribute photograph by Spencer South, “Reflections of our Community” remains at the post for the members and guests to enjoy. As usual, Spruce Creek High had many winners, but for the first time there was a winner from Pace Center for Girls.
Young Artists Showcase 2007
Theme: "Do We Live in an Open and Accessible World for All?"
Young Artists Showcase 2006
Theme: "What Does Global Citizenship Look Like?"
Young Artist Competition 2005
Art Theme: Connecting Global Villages
Since 1988, The Young Artists Competition has engaged youth from around the world with the sister city mission. They are encouraged to use their imaginations while exploring their thoughts and feelings about the theme. Entries are judged on the basis of theme interpretation, composition and originality. Art teachers, seeing the value of this exercise, have been very supportive of this project, and because of their participation, Volusia County, in only a few short years, has seen national winners, and the international traveling exhibit. This year, once again, a winner will hang at Daytona Beach City Hall in the office of City Clerk Jennifer Thomas. It will be nicely framed and later returned to the artist for his family to enjoy.
The overall winner going to Washington, D.C. for the competition is Austin Spitz, student of Cindy Jesup. Second place goes to Megan Brambier, and third place to Jessica Marusa.
The judge for this year's competition was Jane Conner-Ziser, a newcomer to our area and owner of the superb new gallery in the Aliki Plaza, Galleria del Arte. With a background in fine arts, 27 years of experience as a portrait photographer and master retouching artist, and 17 years in digital imaging, Jane is uniquely qualified to judge this contest which has been largely entered by 13-18 year old digital artists. Jane and her business partner, photographer Patrick Ciatto, have graciously offered to host the entrants, their teachers, families and friends at a reception Friday evening May 27th from 5-7pm to kick off the exhibit of the top ten winner which remained up until June 4th.
All Sister Cities members were invited to the party at the gallery at 398 S. Atlantic Avenue in Ormond Beach. Awards were given at 6:00pm and Ms. Conner-Ziser generously gave a demonstration for people interested after 7:00pm. She is one of the most skilled computer artists in the state, and Sister Cities of Volusia County is very thankful for her participation.