The 28th Annual Adelyn Valett Art
Competition, exhibition, and reception took place Tuesday, May 7, at
7:00 pm at the Taneyhills Community Library in Branson. High School
students from Branson and Hollister participated in 14 different
categories of artwork including pottery, various painting and drawing
mediums, and photography. Cash prizes along with ribbons
were presented to the top juried winners. All participants
received certificates for being part of the elite group selected to
participate.
Max Chapman of Branson received the
evening’s top honor Best of Show for his Mixed Media “Lemons.”
The coveted Judges’ Top Choice prize went to Yijie Zhas of Branson,
for an Ink piece titled “The Worst of Times.”
Master of Ceremonies, former art
teacher and Taneyhills Board Member, Faye Pfister, congratulated all
the participants in this year’s competition and congratulated the
art educators from both schools for their dedication and leadership
in advancing art in todays world. Art Instructors from
Branson were Sunshine Ridinger, Ashley Hawkins, and Jessica
Blackburn. The Art Instructor from Hollister was Reggie
Roepke.
Judges for the competition were Kelly
Wrenn, John Swaffar, and Mark Lee.
