Local art students ‘Never Stop Learning’ through Cumming Arts Center exhibit

Cheryl McFadden, left, and SAA President Bunny Salter far right, award Finn Goss with a certificate after he won first place in photography in the “Never Stop Learning” student exhibit. Photo courtesy of SSA.

12092022 SSA 5.jpg — Cheryl McFadden, left, and SAA President Bunny Salter far right, award Finn Goss with a certificate after he won first place in photography in the “Never Stop Learning” student exhibit. Photo courtesy of SSA.

The Sawnee Association of the Arts recently held a celebration and awards ceremony at the Cumming Arts Center for students taking part in its latest high school art exhibition.

The local art association, SAA, worked with six high schools and two home schools to bring in students to participate in the exhibit titled, “Never Stop Learning,” which was displayed in the center from Oct. 13 to Dec. 3.

Vicki Gladden, a retired teacher and SAA member, first contacted art teachers at each of the eight schools to offer guidance on preparing for a community exhibit.

By the time the exhibit was ready, there were 77 student artwork entries.

Judges with the SAA scored students’ work, separating them into three categories: photography, two-dimensional art and three-dimensional art. The judges chose the top three winners in each.

The SAA then recognized each winner during an awards ceremony held at the Cumming Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 3, and sponsored by Beaver Toyota.

Cheryl McFadden, the Marketing and Community Outreach Director with Beaver Toyota, presented the winners with a certificate and named each honorable mention.

Here are the winners from this year’s exhibit: