The winners of the Teen Art Showcase were presented with awards Saturday afternoon at the Prince George Public Library (PGPL) who partnered with the Prince George & District Community Arts Council for the seventh year to celebrate the artistic talent of youth in Prince George.
“On behalf of the Prince George & District Community Arts Council and Studio 2880 I would like to say we are thrilled at the degree of talent of our local teen artists who have participated in this year’s event,” Lisa Redpath of the arts council said. “This showcase is to celebrate and nurture the youth in our community.”
The art was displayed in the staircase of the library where more than 13,000 could enjoy the exhibit during March.
Here are the winners of the awards
- Best Overall went to Connor Pryschlak for his work entitled Reality
- Most Original went to Roxie Aaronson for her work entitled Tea in the Woods
- Best Use of Material went to Ava Matthews for her work entitled Northern Flicker
- Best Social Commentary went to Kitty Swanson for her work entitle Reduce, Reuse, Returtle
- People's Choice went to Connor Pryschlak for his work entitled Reality
The program started with an artists’ workshop in November where teens got inspiration and information from established artists from the community and then the local youth could see their art on exhibition at the library which then culminated in the awards ceremony and reception.
