MANCHESTER, NH – Winners in the 11th Annual National Arts Program Employee & Family Art Show, hosted by the City of Manchester, were announced following the Aug. 25 opening night.
There are a total of 117 pieces on display throughout City Hall created by 69 participants from the various departments throughout the city, Manchester School District, retirees and volunteers.
Mayor’s Choice Award – $100
Lori Sweeney, “Evening in Manchester”
People’s Choice – $100
Daniel Bérubé “Faces”
Art Education Award- $200
Morgan Chase “Still Life”
Winners by Category
Best of Show- $300
Cynthia Thibeault “Manhattan Reflections”
Now for the Teen and Youth Categories:
Youth (12 & Under)
1st | $75 Ana Liz Bourassa “Lake Champlain”
2nd | $50 Elliot Robinson “Acorn Woods”
3rd | $25 Pascal Dionne “Map”
Honorable Mention Nyssa Barrett “Words”
Teen (13-18)
1st | $75 Morgan Chase “Self Portrait”
2nd| $50 Jocelyn Normand “Brave Warrior”
3rd | $25 Tian Quinn “Gabriel”
Honorable Mention Lauren Boisvert “Fabric Study”
Amateur
1st | $300 Heather Vaillancourt “Be-you-Tiful”
2nd | $200 Kerrie Poplin “Happiness”
3rd | $100 Luz Fernandez “Jasmine in Wonderland”
Honorable Mention Liam Callahan “Foggy Docks”
Intermediate
1st | $300 Julia Starr “Untitled”
2nd | $200 Lisa Lemire “Autumn”
3rd | $100 May Erwin “Something Fishy”
Honorable Mention Katie Jennings “Between”
Professional
1st | $300 Brett Parenteau “Pulse
2nd | $200 Therese DesRosiers “Bubble Galaxy”
3rd | $100 Aubrey Corriveau “Head Study”
Honorable Mention Amy Christopher “Meca”
The public is invited to view the show during the hours that City Hall is open to the public (Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Tuesday until 8 p.m.). The 11th Annual City Employee & Family Art Show will be on display through August 30, 2016.
The City Employee & Family Art Show is made possible by the National Arts Program (NAP) of Malverne, PA., which sponsors municipal art shows across the country providing prize money and support services to participating municipalities. Click here for more information about (NAP).
