“Art plays an important role in our communities. This competition allows young Kansans to share their talents,” Moran said. “I would like to congratulate all who participated, especially the winners. I would also like to thank the Barton County Arts Council for hosting the competition and for judging the entries.”

This year’s competition was divided into four categories: drawing, painting, photography, and mixed and other media. Jordan Zerr of Wheatland High School in Grainfield received best of show for his drawing entitled “Earthmovers.” This was Zerr’s second year to receive the best of show award. His artwork will be on display this year in the U.S. Capitol for members of the U.S. House of Representatives and thousands of visitors to view.  

The full list of results is below:

Best of Show

“Earthmovers” by Jordan Zerr of Wheatland High School, Grainfield

Drawing

First Place: “Earthmovers” by Jordan Zerr of Wheatland High School, Grainfield

Second Place: “A Ray of Hope” by Rebecca Woodall of Wheatland High School, Grainfield

Third Place: “Central Kansas Storm” by Jennifer Robl of Ellinwood High School, Ellinwood

Fourth: “Islands in the Stream” by Maranda Trimpe of Little River High School, Little River

Paintings

First Place: “Garden Bouquet” by Casey Wohletz of Little River High School, Little River

Second Place: “A Light in the Darkness” by Jennifer Robl of Ellinwood High School, Ellinwood

Third Place: “Hammer” by Tucker Applebee of Hoisington High School, Hoisington

Fourth: “A New Beginning” by Lauren Sturn of Ellinwood High School, Ellinwood

Photography

First Place: “Stop Abuse” by Kandice Hall of Lawrence High School, Lawrence

Second Place: “In Step” by Maggie Barnes of Lawrence High School, Lawrence

Third Place: “Riders on the Storm” by Jillian Strobel of Great Bend High School, Great Bend

Fourth: “Quick from Jersey” by Kelsey Starks of Lawrence High School, Lawrence

Mixed and Other Media

First Place: “Free Spirit” by Natalie Ricke of Hoisington High School, Hoisington

Second Place: “Levels of Me” by Tasha Deckers of Hugoton High School, Hugoton

Third Place: “Landscapes of Kansas” by Damion Lucero of Great Bend High School, Great Bend

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