2012 Youth Art Contest entrants receive honors

Artists who entered the 2012 Youth Art Contest were honored, along with the
Top 14 winners, during a March 15 reception in Providence Center. Sister Ann Casper,
emcee, asked each to tell their name and a little about themselves.

The Sisters of Providence honored Youth Art Contest entrants and the Top 14 winners during a reception March 15 in Providence Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.

Young artists, their parents, family, teachers, friends and guests gathered in O'Shaughnessy Dining Room for the occasion. All of the 45 entries were on display.

Sister Ann Casper, executive director of the Office of Congregational Advancement, served as emcee. She welcomed all attendees to the reception and invited them to return to participate in the many public events, workshops and tours the Sisters of Providence provide or to simply visit and enjoy the peacefulness of the Woods.

The Top 14 winners were presented with certificates and ribbons provided by the Sisters of Providence. The certificates were awarded by General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson and the ribbons were presented by Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, a general officer of the congregation. Debbie Victor, manager of The Gift Shop at Providence Center and a contest judge, assisted with the awards presentation.

In addition, the Top 14 winners received free admission tickets to the Terre Haute Children’s Museum courtesy of Executive Director Lynn Hughes, who awarded that prize.

Cash awards, courtesy of Terre Haute Savings Bank President Bart Colwell, were presented to first-, second- and third-place winners in each of the four age divisions. Charles Fisher, director of Providence Center, presented those awards on the bank's behalf.

All young artists who entered the contest, including some who attended the reception, will receive a Certificate of Participation and Participant ribbon. To read more details about the reception, click here.