Bonham, Texas -- The Creative Arts Center in Bonham recently hosted an opening reception for their Budding Artists’ Show in April.  Winners of the kids art contest were announced and prize money was awarded.

Winners for the Kids – 12 & under division included:  

First Place ($100)

Ja'Darius Blander          

Snowfall in Wilkerson County  

Acrylic Painting

 

 

Second Place ($50)

William Talley 

Crystal Forest 

Mixed Media

 

Third Place ($25)

Mason Shook   

Solar Winds Around Neptune  

Drawing with Marker

 

Honorable Mention ($20)

Ali Barker           

Airhead Extreme            

Acrylic Painting

 

Director’s Choice ($20)

Brynn Hudson 

Polka Dots        

Watercolor

 

Winners for the Youth – 13 & Up division included:

First Place ($100)

Makaylee Loving            

The Pursuit of a Dream

Acrylic Painting

 

 

Second Place ($50)

Nygel Metellus

Human Canvas              

Mixed Media

 

Third Place ($25)

RaDawn Bracco-Cain 

Neon Jelly         

Pencil

 

Honorable Mention ($20)

Felix Waller      

Philip & Edgar  

Digital Drawing

Director’s Choice ($20)

Logan Fite         

Bees are the Color of Life          

Mixed Media

 

Prizes were sponsored by the Glaser Family Charitable Foundation, Bonham Chrysler and Kay Carrel.  Artwork will be on display at the Creative Arts Center until the end of April.  Everyone is welcome to come and view it during normal business hours which are Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon.  Some of the artwork is also for sale.  The Center is located at 200 W. 5th in Bonham.