2022 ART CONTEST
“Respect Others, Listen, & Be Kind.”
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The 2022 Art Contest winners are in, and their artwork and artist statements will be posted on this page shortly.
Congratulations to our 2022 Art Contest winners!
This was an exciting year for the contest and the winning entries are stellar.
Check this page again shortly to view the artwork and artist statements.
Congratulations to our 2022 Art Contest winners!
This was an exciting year for the contest and the winning entries are stellar.
Check this page again shortly to view the artwork and artist statements.
2021 Art Contest Winners
Thank you to our 2021 volunteers and participants!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2021 Art contestant winners
The 2021 Civility First Art Contest was an exciting opportunity for people of all ages to explore what it means to Be Respectful, Listen and Be Kind. As you can see, art comes in many expressions and helps us to think in new ways. Some of the artists shared thoughts about what inspired them. Others chose to let their art speak without explanation. To all the artists we are grateful.
To the Pacific Northwest Art School we appreciate your support of this important work of encouraging civility.
To the Pacific Northwest Art School we appreciate your support of this important work of encouraging civility.
Child (12 and under)
Youth 13-18
Adult 18+ |
1st Place
Artist: Ava Mitten from Coupeville, WA Title: Painting Artist Statement: ‘’Small acts of kindness make a big difference’’ 1st Place Adult 18+
Artist: Lauren Corson Title: Joyful Hearts Artist Statement: ‘’My image represents respect for the environment, listening to the stillness of nature and intrinsic beauty and kindness as represented by the heart shapes of the lily pads. Living heart to heart is how we maintain civility amongst ourselves.’’ 2nd Place Adult 18+
Artist: Mary Driscoll from Langley, WA Title: What does civility mean to people? Artist Statement: ‘’Research and art came together in this infographic--a visual display of what understand civility means to people.’’ 3rd Place Adult 18+
Artist: Jeanne Rust from Greenbank, WA Title: Commemorating Civility 2021 Artist Statement: Omitted Honorable Recognition
Artist:Maribeth Crandell from Coupeville Title:Wendy ‘’Walks’’ the Freund Marsh Trail Artist's Statement:Wendy excitedly walks trails in her wheelchair. With her positive attitude despite her debilitating illness, she is a joy to be around. Island Transit bus drivers took her safely and respectfully to trailheads she didn't know she could "hike". |
2020 Contest Winners
Art Contest 2020
Child (12 and under)
Winner – Anna Paul from Stanwood, WA
Title of Submission: Artwork/ Be Respectful, Listen, and Kind
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 9”x 12”
Runner-up – Codie Nysether from Langley, WA
Title of Submission: Love Each Other
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 8x10
Artist’s/Photographer’s Statement: No matter the color of your skin, each and
every race matters. That means we should all be kind, love and respect one
another.
Honorable Mention – Charlotte Lehr from Camano Island, WA
Title of Submission: Choose To Care
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 8.5 x 11
Teen (Ages 13-18)
Winner – Elektra Caffrey from Los Alamos, NM
Title of Submission: Let It Ripple
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 8 x 10"
Artist’s/Photographer’s Statement: The first carries powerful qualities of civility and peace
represented by the olive branch. As we exhibit these qualities, we can create a ripple effect.
Runner-up – Megan Stulc from Stanwood, WA
Title of Submission: BEE kind to others
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 8X10
Artist’s/Photographer’s Statement: Civility original colored pencil art
Honorable Mention –Hayley Latorre from Stanwood, WA
Title of Submission: One Voice Together!
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 8x10
Artist’s/Photographer’s Statement: If you open your heart and mind, we would see that no matter what, we all matter in the end. Always.
Adult
Winner – Mark Orth from Clinton, WA
Title of Submission: Reach Out
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 8X10
Artist’s/Photographer’s Statement: The Art depicts All of Earths People as one.
Let's make it a point to extend a civil hand to all.
Runner-up – Robin Reich from Langley, WA
Title of Submission: Be Kind. Always Be Kind.
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 10"x7.5"
Artist’s/Photographer’s Statement: "Kindness and compassion towards all living beings is
a mark of a civilized society." Cesar Chavez.
This is a photo of Goodyear.com who was rescued from the Canidrome racetrack in Macau,
China where 18,000 greyhounds were killed just for being too slow. When the track finally
closed due to public outcry from around the world, local people and a few of us from other
countries, went to volunteer our time helping the 532 surviving greyhounds.
They are now all adopted in homes around the world.
Honorable Mention – Dusti Morales from Oak Harbor, WA
Title of Submission: Language of Flowers
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 8.5x8.5
Additional Submissions
Artist: Audrey LaPlante from Arlington, WA
Title of Submission: Choose Kind
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 8.5x11""
Age Group: Child/12 and under
Artist: Maisie Westerman from Anacortes, WA
Title of Submission: Opinions
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 8x10
Artist’s/Photographer’s Statement: Represented in this work are two differing
ideologies, whether they be political or otherwise. The left side of the canvas is composed of cool colors
and organic shapes, while the right side of the canvas is punctuated by geometric shapes and warm
colors. Despite these differences the two people come together peacefully. Purple, a compromise
between the blue and red, abounds throughout the whole work.
Age Group: Youth/13-18
Artist: Rachel Recker from Seattle, WA
Title of Submission: Civility at 25 1/5th Street
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 10x8in
Artist’s/Photographer’s Statement: While I was mulling over the concept of civility for this entry, I passed by this apartment during my dog walk. The grounds were beautiful and the patios immaculate; but what struck me was the amount of communication these neighbors must have with each other in order to create such a cohesively, civil space. When I came back to paint, I witnessed the level of comradery and civility they exhibited with each other. This kindness extended to me while I sat and and painted their home.
Artist: Cyndy Jensen from Greenbank, WA
Title of Submission: LOVE IS LOVE
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 9"x12"
Artist’s/Photographer’s Statement: There are three simple truths regarding the
Black Lives Matter movement. We are all human. We all deserve respect. Love is love.
Age Group: Adult/over 18
Artist: Lee Belfiglio from Clinton, WA
Title of Submission: Civility 2020 Whidbey Style!
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 6x8
Artist’s/Photographer’s Statement: In a year when there is no more visible
demonstration of care and civility than a COVID mask, what better way to show off Whidbey’s
unique creative style than a whimsical mask showcasing all things Whidbey!
Age Group: Adult/over 18
Artist: Lauren Corson from Clinton, WA
Title of Submission: Reflective Hope
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 11? x 14?, framed 16? x 20?
Artist’s/Photographer’s Statement: Photographic art evokes my desire to express many ways of
capturing the world and environments that surround us. I truly enjoy the ability to take a
simplistic scene and with my lens to create an image that blends colors, texture, shapes and
patterns while integrating those components as one. Each time I capture an image, I'm looking
to share a moment in time of how the light dances visually to me and evokes emotions that
carry an imprint from my heart to yours.
Age Group: Adult/over 18
Artist: Debra Calkins from Freeland, WA
Title of Submission: What if... We Treated Each Other Well
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 10" x 7.5"
Artist’s/Photographer’s Statement: We need to ask a different question in
order to get a different answer.
Age Group: Adult/over 18
Artist: Melissa Lebo from Langley, WA
Title of Submission: Children of God
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 8x10
Age Group: Adult/over 18
Artist: Mary Driscoll from Langley, WA
Title of Submission: Wisdom along a fence
Size of Original Art (width x height in inches): 11" x 8.5"
Artist’s/Photographer’s Statement: On my walk one day, I saw this painted board on the fence
of a young family. Truth and a call to kindness. Together, they comprise a wonderful wisdom
for our times.
Age Group: Adult/over 18
MEDIA COVERAGE 2020
https://www.whidbeyweekly.com/digital-issues/issue-oct-1-2020/
https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/news/locals-win-art-contest/article_dd9f0be5-25e7-5e9f-885a-50a068600610.html
http://www.thecrabcracker.com/uploads/4/7/1/1/47115195/crab_cracker_284_for_web.pdf
https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/news/locals-win-art-contest/article_dd9f0be5-25e7-5e9f-885a-50a068600610.html
http://www.thecrabcracker.com/uploads/4/7/1/1/47115195/crab_cracker_284_for_web.pdf
2019 Contest winners
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The 2019 winners of a poster contest on the theme of “Choose Civility” have been chosen by the Pacific Northwest School of Art. Adult Division winners were:
The posters will be reproduced for county-wide distribution during Civility Month in October. People of all ages were encouraged to submit original art or photography showing respect, listening to those with whom you disagree, empathy, civil conversation, speaking up for what you believe civilly and acting with compassion or resolving conflict. Civility Month is being co-sponsored by Sno-Isle Libraries and Civility First. . .So We Can Work Together. The posters will be on display in the Clinton and Langley Libraries through the end of September, the Oak Harbor Library in October, the Coupeville Library in November, and the Camano Library in January. |