23rd Annual Ingham Student Art Exhibit Held on May 2
LANSING, MI – On May 2, 2023, the 23rd Annual Ingham Student Art Exhibit was presented. The annual event is held as three separate receptions highlighting artwork chosen for display at Ingham Intermediate School District (ISD), the Michigan Education Leadership Group (MELG) and Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center (LAG).
The Ingham Student Art Exhibit is a competition open to all students within the Ingham ISD service area. Each participating school is allowed to submit up to 20 entries of artwork created by students during the current school year. From entries received, a qualified juror selects up to 50 works of art to be professionally framed and exhibited. The winning artwork is then on display for one year in the lobbies of Ingham ISD, MELG or LAG. Artwork is also available for viewing at Ingham ISD.
This year’s event was juried by local artist Christine Beals. Beals’ artwork utilizes geometric designs, quilt patterns and the beauty of nature as inspiration.
Winning artwork selected for display at Ingham ISD was submitted by the following teachers:
- Angie Herek - Discovery & Explorer Elementary, Williamston Community Schools
- Audrey Bowen - Steele Elementary, Mason Public Schools
- Dean Wilson - Webberville High School, Webberville Community Schools
- Yolanda Combs & Jennifer Harrington - Mason High School, Mason Public Schools
- Kaylee Fletcher - Haslett High School, Haslett Public Schools
- Marty Frew & Tracy Casali - Mason Middle School, Mason Public Schools
- Meagan Kubu - Williamston High School, Williamston Community Schools
- Patricia David - Leslie High School, Leslie Public Schools
- Rachel Hollenback & Amanda Welch - Okemos High School, Okemos Public Schools
- Spencer Cobett - East Lansing High School, East Lansing Public Schools
- Wendy Sylvester-Rowan - Stepping Stones Montessori, East Lansing
“Having this student artwork displayed throughout the building is a wonderful way to showcase the creativity and talent of local students, and to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for everyone who enters our building,” said Jason Mellema, Superintendent of Ingham ISD. “With a student-focused approach, this program provides a platform for young artists to showcase their skills and passions, highlighting their unique perspectives and imaginative styles.”
Ingham Intermediate School District provides programs and services to families who reside in Dansville, East Lansing, Haslett, Holt, Lansing, Leslie, Mason, Okemos, Stockbridge, Waverly, Webberville and Williamston. For more information, visit Ingham ISD.
