Tiffany, Jen and the YAM team invite you to join us on March 6th to celebrate the talented artists of Wisconsin!

Dear WAEA Members:
I am sure you are aware of the current Right to Work Bill and the protests surrounding it that are unfolding at the Capitol.  It is unfortunate timing, as the WAEA YAM show was set up on Saturday.  We are in contact with Capitol Police and have been assured that our art pieces will be safely moved out of the way should the demonstrations move into the Capitol.  We will continue to communicate with Capitol Police as necessary. In the unfortunate event that we need to cancel our March 6th YAM ceremony, you will notified by phone on Thursday, February 26th. WAEA would like to encourage our members to continue to talk with our communities, school administration and legislators about the value of a quality art education.  As you do so, try to focus on the children and youth you teach and on the essential value of art as a core component of a 21st century education.

WAEA Awards:
Shrestha, Rhia (Gr. K) - Self-Portrait Action Figure, Crestwood Elementary, Luke Bassuener 
Marsh, Mikai (Gr. 4) - Sunset Reflections, Harry Spence Elementary, Ronnah Metz
Glassel, Hope (Gr. 8) - Eye, Lake Mills Middle School, Julie Schwecke
Gorton-Kennedy, Elizabeth (Gr. 6) - Self-Portrait, Northstar Middle School, Johanna Peterson
Rolons, Caylee (Gr. 12) – Self Portrait, Beloit Memorial High School, Elizabeth Carpenter
Carabello, Leah (Gr. 10) - Soul Eater, Deerfield High School, Carrie Schmidt  
Sax Awards: 
Gukich, Natalie (Gr. 1) - Cat on a Rug, Minocqua-Hazelhurst-Lake Tomahawk Elementary, Salena White
Sonnenberg, Nicole (Gr. 5) - Foo foo: My Pretty Ugly Doll, Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools, Dustin Anderson
Clendenning, Azalea (Gr. 6) - The Day I Saw the Owl, Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools, Sharon Aiken-Bruha
Burelbach, Elizabeth (Gr 8) - Walking in the Rain, Lincoln Middle School, Lynnae Burns
White, Amira (Gr. 12) - Jagged Eye, MacDowell Montessori, Ann Tillmann Schwarten
MacArthur, Amanda (Gr. 12) - CATastrophe, MacDowell Montessori, Ann Tillmann Schwarten
Nasco Awards:
Mueller, Dane (Gr. 2) - Desert Landscape, Summit Elementary, Carissa Brudos
Barahona, Litzy (Gr. 3) - Flying to the Stars, Friendship Learning Center, Alice Tzakais
Pierce, Shantel (Gr. 8) - Torn Van Gogh, Minocqua-Hazelhurst-Lake Tomahawk Elementary, Salena White    
Wisneski, Anthony (Gr. 7) - The Young Van Gogh, Gerritts Middle School - Kimberly, Rebecca Dagesse
Woodward, Theresa (Gr. 12) - Pandora's Jewelry, Watertown High School, David Pawl
Schliep, Kimberly (Gr. 12) - When Grandma Said She Would Marry Him, Oconto Falls High School, Jan Wallrich
Sargent Awards:
Van Den Elzen, Alec (Gr. 4) - Dragonasaurus, North Greenville Elementary, Julie Miller 
Weisbrod, Kayla (Gr. 7) - Under Cool Fire, Logan Middle School, Sherrie Sikora
Chariton, Brianna (Gr. 12) - Brittany, Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools, Jeanine Kleman
DPI Awards:
Thompson, Clare (Gr10) -  Tools of the Trade, Stratford High School, Cynthia Maly-Beranek   
Green, Brooklyn (Gr. 4) - Painted Paper Collage, Paperjack Elementary, London Casey 
Sargent Grand Prize Winner:   
Froman, Aubrey (Gr. 2) - Drawing and Painting Practice, Harry Spence Elementary, Ronnah Metz