ROCKFORD ART MUSEUM | EXHIBITION

Now in its 71st year, the Young Artist Show is a Rockford tradition that showcases the strength and diversity of art programs across the region through a juried High School Division and separate Youth Division. RAM remains dedicated to this exhibition and its value as an event that celebrates and supports art education, and allows us to recognize outstanding students and their exceptional artwork.

2012 Show Dates

Sunday, March 4, 2012 | High School Division Opening, 1-3 p.m.
March 4-April 7, 2012 | High School Division on display

Sunday, April 15, 2012 | Youth Division Opening, 1-3 p.m.
April 15-May 20, 2012 | Youth Division on display

Download 71st Young Artist Show: High School Division packet here
Download 71st Young Artist Show: Youth Division packet here

Youth Division Recognition Award Winners
KINDERGARTEN | Amber Goldhagen
Prairie Hill Elementary, Apples and Caterpillars

FIRST GRADE | Alisha Bell
Ralston Elementary, The Nature of Flowers

SECOND GRADE | Alissa Largent
Summerdale Elementary, Skyline Silhouette

THIRD GRADE | Abraham Ramirez
Stone Creek Elementary, The Wise Owls

FOURTH GRADE | Cisalie Kugler
Marsh Elementary, Chinese Dragon

FIFTH GRADE | Trey Campbell
Allegro Academy, Simpsons Comic

SIXTH GRADE| Katrina Meyers
Roscoe Middle, The Scream

SEVENTH GRADE | Annie Lynch
Spectrum, Giraffe

EIGHTH GRADE | Virginia Chaveste Garcia
RESA Middle, Pajaros de Jalisco

High School Division Award Winners

Portfolio Scholarship Award
Leah Budde
Boylan Catholic High School
Portfolio Includes: Evading Perfection, Ode to Cindy Sherman:
Untitled #86, Antisocial Puppets,
Cinderella Pseudo-Contemplation, Windows

Women's Art Board Scholarship Award
Jenna Scheidt, Show, Hint, Keep, Jefferson High School

Juror's Choice
Jennifer Beruscha, Jenny, Huntley High School

Juror's Choice
Justin Demus, Tom’s Diner, Guilford High School

Juror's Choice
Ryan Woods, Fishing for Emotions, Huntley High School

Best of Show
Winston Cuevas, Faultless Vision, Guilford High School

Best 2D
Kelsey Gugliuzza, The Letter "D", Boylan Catholic High School

Best 3D
Gavin Barlow, Gaga Style, East High School

RAM Staff Choice
Aiesha Thompson, ACT Fearless, Roosevelt Alternative High School

Honorable Mention Awards
Brianna Alexander, Wegon, East High School
Taylor Carlson, Patter of Little Feet, Boylan Catholic High School
Alec Filak, Contemplation, Boylan Catholic High School
Angelica Gonzalez, Chick Beginnings, Jefferson High School
Tierney Johnson, Sheets, Jefferson High School
Cassie Loos, I'm Different, Harlem High School
Natalie Mork, Camanche, Jefferson High School
Seonghui Park, Scent of Summer '10, Christian Life High School
Jessica Peterson, Make-A-Jezxa, East High School
Madeleine Witt, The Cigarette (Rolla), Auburn High School