City of Manchester Announces Winners in 13th Annual NAP Employee & Family Art Show
Mayor's Press Room Announcements
Published: 08/27/2018
Mayor Joyce Craig and the City of Manchester are pleased to recognize the winners in the 13th Annual National Arts Program Exhibition, “Art on the Wall at City Hall.” Mayor Craig and members of the Manchester Arts Commission, including Chairman Ed Doyle were on hand to present awards to all the winners.
“I want to congratulate everyone who participated in ‘Art on the Wall at City Hall’ this year,” said Mayor Joyce Craig. “We received 121 submissions from everyone from elected officials to teachers to City employees and their family members. This event showcased the immense artistic talent within our city, and I want to thank everyone, especially the Manchester Arts Commission and Chairman Ed Doyle for making this all possible.”
All award recipients were chosen by an independent panel of judges.
The exhibition, which began on August 6th, will run until Wednesday, September 26th. The public is invited to view the show during the hours City Hall is open (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
The award winners are as follows:
People’s Choice – “The Lion King” by Terry Desrosiers
Mayor’s Choice – “Love Yourself” by Triniti DeSantis
Best of Show – “Untitled” by Julia Starr
Adult Amateur
First Place – “Oia Oasis” by Charleen Michaud
Second Place – “Stuck on Manchester” by Will Stewart
Third Place – "Raven’s Song“ by Colby Lynch
Honorable Mentions – “House a Leaning” Charles Pierson & “Kitty Hall” by Lauren Smith
Adult Intermediate
First Place – “Incoming” by Cole Shea
Third Place Tie– “Reuben” by Sonya Rousseau & “Plum Island” by Sheila Dubois
Honorable Mention – “Cardboard Castles” by Julia Starr
Adult Professional
First Place – “Palace Theatre” by Lori Sweeney
Second Place – “Mad River” by Jane Tentas
Third Place – “Treasure in the Woods” by Anthony Williams
Honorable Mention – “Lion King” by Theresa Desrochers & “Town Clocks” by Amy Christopher
Teen 13-18
First Place – “Tomatoes” by Rylee Ducharme
Second Place – “Trash to Treasure” by Ethan Robinson
Third Place – “The Currier K” by Jocelyn Ryan
Honorable Mention – “Bound” by Skyelar Asselin, “Reflection" by Samatha Eastman, & “Under the Sea” by Susan Munley
Youth 12 & Under
First Place – “Love Yourself” by Triniti Desantis
Second Place – “Under the Sea” by Raquel Bouchard
Third Place – “Love” by Paschal Dionne
Honorable Mention – “Crouching Lion by Harper Bobotus & “Fournier Family” by Thomas Fournier