The Appaloosa Youth Association (AYA) would
like to thank all of the youth participants of the 2009 Annual
Art Contest for many wonderful entries. The AYA proudly announces
the winners, selected by a secret panel of judges, of the
2009 Art Contest!
In the top three for the 13 & Under category:
First place was awarded to Hanna Ring of La Fayette, N.Y.,
for her watercolor sketch of cowboy boots and spurs. Hanna
won $250, a one-year subscription to Appaloosa Journal and
the drawing will be featured in the October issue of Appaloosa
Journal.
Madison Mier of Tigard, Ore., earned second place and $175
for her pastel portrait of two Appaloosas running on a black
suede background.
Third place went to Ashely Holzgang of Tigard, Ore., for her
color penciled drawing of an Appaloosa running among sunflowers.
Ashley was awarded $75.
In the 14 to 18 category:
Olivia Mayer of Big Lake, Minn., earned first place honors
for her detailed chalk drawing of an Appaloosa on black paper.
Olivia won $250, a one-year subscription to Appaloosa Journal
and her drawing will be featured in the October issue of Appaloosa
Journal. Olivia also earned third place for her second entry
of a watercolor painting featuring her neighbor’s 24-year-old
Appaloosa gelding. She received $75 for third place.
Andrea Fisher earned second place for her painting of an Appaloosa
foal on canvas. Andrea won $175.
The AYA would like to congratulate of the winners for their
excellent work, and once again thank each youth that participated
in the contest. The AYA looks forward to next year’s entries
from these up-and-coming artists.
The AYA sponsors the art contest annually for Appaloosa youths
to showcase their artistic talents. Artwork is accepted each
year between January 1 and May 1. There are two age divisions
(13 & Under and 14 to 18) for the contest and entrants
can compete for cash and other prizes. All entrants received
an award for participating.
For more information about the AYA and its events, visit www.appaloosayouth.com
or call (208) 882-5578.
