On Feb. 23, 2023, the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation announced winners of this year’s statewide Celebrate the Arts 4-H Art Contest. Of more than 100 entries, two Lincoln County students received honors and recognition, along with other youth from throughout the state.
Alexis Lonsdorf, age 12 and a Lincoln County resident, won in the Wood Category with her submission: Lion’s Head.
Another Lincoln County student, Amalthea Kinney, age 10, received an Emerging Artist Award for artistic promise and creativity for her drawing: Baby Chickens Under Heat Lamp
“This year’s contest was a great success,” said Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Executive Director, Brenda Scheider. “This is a great showcase for our 4-H youth, who are incredibly talented and creative, and a great opportunity to highlight and support an important part of the 4-H program—arts and communications programs.” The winning pieces are for sale for a minimum $150 donation to the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. For more information and a list of all winners and images, go to: https://wis4hfoundation.org/celebrate-the-arts/.
The ultimate purpose of the 4-H arts and communications programs is to provide opportunities for young people to develop the character and life skills they will need to become successful and contributing members of society.
The Celebrate the Arts 4-H Art Contest is one way the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation is working to enhance support of the arts and communications programming, including an endowment which permanently provides resources for arts-related programming. Funds generated from the auction will provide resources for 4-H arts and communications programs including visual and performing arts, communications, photography, speech, and drama.
The Wisconsin 4-H Arts and Communications programs have a rich history and an exciting future. 4-H youth are encouraged to develop their creative, problem-solving, and technical skills through their 4-H experience. Arts and communications programming is one of the largest project areas in Wisconsin 4-H. It provides unprecedented opportunities to explore and develop artistic awareness, creative potential, and appreciation of art and the artistic process.
The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, based in Madison, provides essential funding for 4-H programs throughout Wisconsin. By partnering with individuals, corporations, and foundations, the Foundation supports various 4-H leadership, development, and community-building activities throughout the state. Learn more about the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation by visiting www.Wis4HFoundation.org.