The Okefenokee Heritage Center (OHC) held their annual Steve Bean Youth Art Exhibition during the month of April, culminating in an April 26 reception and awards ceremony. According to OHC Executive Director Carla Garrett Cornett, over 360 students were represented in this year’s show.
“The students’ art this year was outstanding,” said Cornett. “The judges stated they had a difficult time choosing from all of the incredible and creative art this year.”
The elementary aged art was not judged, but each student received a participation certificate, a complimentary family day pass to the center and a family history sheet compliments of the Waycross Town Committee Colonial Dames.
Middle and high school art was adjudicated and ribbons were awarded during the reception. In addition, over 230 America 250 coloring sheets by the Clover Heritage Group were displayed in the Rotating Exhibit Room.
“We want to thank all of the students, the wonderful art teachers, the supportive parents, the board and staff, the 4-H Leaders and the fabulous OHC volunteers for another great event,” said Cornett. “We are already looking forward to next year.”
