Macomb Artists Recognized in Anton Art Center’s Annual Student Show

Student artists from dozens of area schools, including , , and New Haven, competed for top honors Sunday at the Anton Art Center’s annual Macomb County Secondary Student Show.

Almost 1,400 pieces of art were submitted for the show, with 470 pieces ultimately judged by art instructor Holly Pennington of St. Clair County Community College and by Detroit artist Jack O. Summers.

The works, created by students in grades seven through 12, will remain on display in the Anton Art Center’s galleries through April 22. Admission to the Anton Art Center is free and open to the public, however, the gallery will be closed April 6-9.

The winners are as follows:

Best of Show
Connor Skowronek, “Kevin,” colored pencil, Eisenhower High School

Best Portfolio
Michael Demeter, L’Anse Creuse High School

12th Grade

• 1st Place: Jessica Lartem “Octopi” mixed media, L’Anse Creuse High School
• 2nd Place: Nicole Champine “Circle Sculpture” paper,
• 3rd Place: Steve Miner “Place of Refuge – Seclusion” digital photography, Eisenhower High School

11th Grade

• 1st Place: Alison Sunklad “Good Eats” colored pencil, Fraser High School
• 2nd Place: Matt Lietz “Moving On: Red Socks” oil, Eisenhower High School
• 3rd Place: Matt Lietz “Dad” crayon, Eisenhower High School

10th Grade

• 1st Place: Enxhi Bejko “Taste the Purple” colored pencil, Henry Ford II High School
• 2nd Place: Ellen Socha “Yummy Sweet Tooth” acrylic, L’Anse Creuse North
• 3rd Place: Kaelyn Wilcox “Stainless Steel” ink, Richmond High School

9th Grade

• 1st Place: Madison Zarkowski “Vase” pencil, Richmond High School
• 2nd Place: Allison Kotelniski “Two Point Perspective Design” colored pencil, Roseville High School
• 3rd Place: Arianna Chojnacki “Untitled” tempera, Roseville High School

8th Grade

• 1st Place: Phillip Curtis “Self Portrait” pastel & collage, South Lake Middle School
• 2nd Place: Abigail Seaser “Tree of Faith” paper, Trinity Lutheran
• 3rd Place: Tanjena Jefferson “Butterfly Circle” acrylic, South Lake MS

7th Grade

• 1st Place: Shanise Turner “Still Life” acrylic & ink, South Lake MS
• 2nd Place: Jovanna Djokovic “Geometry” colored pencil, L’Anse Creuse Middle School Central
• 3rd Place: Sydney Rahbine “Value Study” pencil, Anchor Bay Middle School North

For a complete list of participating schools and students, click here. 

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