By Chris Spangler
The 62nd annual Mary Hoard Art Show Part 2 featuring high school and adult entries is underway at the Hoard Historical Museum in Fort Atkinson.
The Fort Atkinson exhibit kicked off Sunday afternoon with an opening reception and awards program.
The exhibition will remain available for viewing through Saturday, April 27, during the museum’s regular hours of operation, which are Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission to the museum is free.
The Mary Hoard Art Show Part 1, featuring artwork by youngsters in grades K-8, was held in March.
The names of winning artists and their works, according to category, follow.
High school entries
2-Dimensional
Evanna Thao, “Curious,” first place; Nevena Noh, untitled, second place; Daisy Heussner, “Thalassophobia,” third place; and Jessica Nguyen, “Eighteen,” and Maia Price, “Four Walls,” both honorable mention.
Digital
Suzuna Awada, “Sunlight in the Barn,” first place; Estella Thao, “Misty Eyed,” second place; Nicol Meza-Garcia, “Evil Red Riding Hood,” third place, and Evan Dewing, “Tree Bark,” honorable mention.
3-Dimensional
Ben Szabo, “Renatus,” first place; Sofia Portugal, “Mom,” and Amelia Belzer, “Fox Teapot,” tied for second place; Antonia Kuefler, “Giraffe Teapot,” third place, and Maren Haagensen, “Clutter of Cats,” honorable mention.
The 2024 Robert Hase Best in Show
The 2024 Robert Hase Best in Show Award went to Eli Szabo for “Supernatural.” In 1961, Hase, a longtime Fort Atkinson art teacher, and local artist Mary Hoard founded the Fort Atkinson Community Art Show, now renamed the Mary Hoard Art Show.
Adult Awards
Local Significance Non-Professional
Linda Hertig, first place; Susan Porubcan, second place; Alison Meschke, third place, and Varla Bishop, honored mention.
Local Significance Professional
Tina Springstead, first place; Chris Steinmiller, second place; Mary Tilton, third place, and Angie Hamele-Szabo, honorable mention.
2-Dimensional Non-Professional
Liz Bowie, first place; Varla Bishop, second place; Renee Barnard, third place, and Anna Dresdow, honorable mention.
2-Dimensional Professional
Valerie Schroedl-Smith, first place; Janet Nelson, second place; Tom Belzer, third place, and Kelly M. Hausnecht, honorable mention.
3-Dimensional Non-Professional
Guy Horton, first place.
3-Dimensional Professional
Angie Hamele-Szabo, first place; Jan Holewinski, second place; Tess Seichter, third place, and Brian Szabo, honorable mention.
Judges
Judging the art were Margaret Forystek, Vicki Cottam and Jeremy Pinc. Participating schools were Fort Atkinson High School and Faith Community Christian School.
An earlier story, featuring an extensive history of the show and information about one of its cofounders is here: https://fortatkinsononline.com/mary-hoard-art-show-returning-to-hoard-museum/.
Photos from Sunday’s opening reception follow.
Sisters and Fort Atkinson residents Linda Fromader, at left, and Judy Brown view works of art Sunday in the adult categories at the Mary Hoard Art Show.
Retired Fort Atkinson art teacher Karen Gomez, at left, and Fort Atkinson artist Carolyn Nord observe art and visit during the opening reception of the Mary Hoard Art Show.
Two photos above: art enthusiasts visiting the Mary Hoard Art Show Part 2 Sunday gather in the aisle where they view art and visit with fellow enthusiasts and artists.
A child gazes from a painting titled: “Root and Bloom” by Valeria Schroedl-Smith. The piece won first place in the Adult 2-Dimensional Professional category.
Members of the Carothers family, Diane, from left, and her grandchildren, Natasha, Rae and Constance, view works created by adult artists.
After viewing two metal sculptures, attendees chart a path to visit more of the exhibition.
Veronica Dresdow of Green Bay, at left, and her mother-in-law, Anna, Jefferson, admire an oil painting by Liz Bowie titled: “Marginal Way, Maine.” It placed first in the Adult 2-Dimensional Non-Professional category. Anna received an honorable mention for her entry in the Adult 2-Dimensional Non-Professional category.
Fort Atkinson High School senior Estella Thao, at left, and her sister, junior, Evanna, photograph their winning works in the High School 2-Dimensional and Digital categories.
Several Mary Hoard Art Show opening reception attendees view artwork created by Fort Atkinson High School students.
Chris Spangler photos.
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