The Prince George Public Library and the Prince George & District Community Arts Council teamed up to host a well attended reception on Saturday, April 6 in celebration of local teen artists.
The annual Teen Art Showcase distributed five awards at Saturday’s reception held at the Bob Harkins Branch, downtown.
The winners of the 2024 awards were:
- Best Overall – Elya Foreman’s In the Twinkling of an Eye…We Shall Be Changed
- Best Social Commentary – Susie Maurice’s Firefighter Baby
- Best Use of Materials – Quinn Corbett’s Fairy House
- Most Original – Roxie Aronson’s Pond-er
- People’s Choice – Quinn Corbett’s Fairy House
“On behalf of the Prince George & District Community Arts Council and Studio 2880 we are thrilled with the talent demonstrated by so many of our local youth,” said Lisa Redpath, the Prince George & District Community Arts Council’s
Program Manager. “In its 8th year, the Teen Art Showcase continues to spotlight the creativity, dedication and hard work achieved by these amazing local artisans, as well as the community that supports them. Thank you to our partners, the City of Prince George, the Prince George Public Library and all our funding agencies.”
“The Teen Art Showcase is a great opportunity to encourage Prince George youth to develop their artistic and creative talents, and the awards reception is always an enjoyable way to celebrate their achievements,” said Library Director Paul Burry. “This year we have 18 artists who have submitted works in a variety of different mediums, including textile, paint,
photography, pencil crayon, ceramic, and mixed media. The variety and inventiveness of the submissions has attracted significant attention to the stairwell display at the library, with 477 votes cast for the People’s Choice Award. We are grateful for parents and family members who support the artistic development of their teens, and for the Library’s ongoing partnership with the Prince George & District Community Arts Council that makes it possible to continue
the annual tradition of the Teen Art Showcase.”
The goal of the Prince George Public Library and the Prince George & District Community Arts Council’s partnership is to encourage young and emerging artists to showcase their art, connect with peers, and provide learning and engagement opportunities through workshops and events such as the Teen Art Showcase.