Three Awarded Top Honors in High School Juried Art Competition

Pictured (left) is ALA student, Marguerite Morgan's first place artwork, "A Matter of Survival."

Portraits, objects, animals, and scenes--the creations of burgeoning artists, are on display at the Art Gallery of the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts. These are the products of talented local teens, all submissions into the annual High School Juried Art Contest at the Peteetneet.  Three were awarded high honors.

Marguerite Morgan was awarded first place honors in the competition, for a representation of nature, titled “A Matter of Survival.” She studies art at American Leadership Academy (ALA) under teacher, Derek Hegsted.

The second place honor also went to an ALA student taught by Mr. Hegsted. Ashlee Andersen received this award for her sketch, “Johnny Depp.”

Kyle Tarter, a Salem Hills High School student studies under art teacher, Sarah Shuler.  He was awarded the third place honor for his a sports-themed painting called “All in a Day's Work.”

The public is welcome to view these award-winning pieces and submissions in the competition. The Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts is located at 10 South 600 East in Payson.

“Johnny Depp,” second place winner, by Ashlee Andersen

Kyle Tarter's third place entry, "All in a Day's Work"