Kingsley Elementary Artists Earn Top 100 Rating in Statewide Art Show

We are so excited to announce that four Kingsley elementary students' artworks have been ranked in the top 100 pieces in the Michigan Art Education Association's annual state show!

More than 200 pieces were submitted from across the state, and 4/5 pieces that Kingsley art teacher Hannah Langley submitted were accepted.

Congratulations to:

Boaz Alpers - Top 18

Maggie Rothwell - Top 100

Sylvia Sedlacek - Top 100

Avery Bott - Top 100

The works will be displayed at the Hickman Gallery at Adrian College, and artists will be honored at a special reception on March 28.

The show is open from March 16-28 and the gallery hours are 9:00AM-5:00PM Monday through Friday.

Additionally, Maggie and Sylvia's pieces have been chosen to be displayed at the Michigan Department of Education building in Lansing for the next year. Their pieces are 2 of just 20 artworks selected from more than 200 entries!

"I am so proud of my elementary students for receiving these great honors and recognition at the state level!" said teacher Hannah Langley. "Maggie and Syliva's pieces will be on display inspiring our leaders of government for the next year! I am so excited!"

Read on to see their incredible artworks:

Maggie Rothwell, 4th Grade: Train in Perspective

Medium: Drawing: Oil Pastel

Learning Statement: This piece of a snowy winter train displays my understanding of geometric forms, one point perspective, and how to draw forms in perspective. It also displays my understanding of highlights, shadows, color and how they all interact with each other to create a realistic drawing.

Boaz Alpers, 1st Grade: Shape Robot

Medium: Collage: Paper

Learning Statement: I learned about shapes, how they are all around, their names, and how to draw them. I created a robot out of shapes. This project shows my cutting and gluing skills of various shapes to create an everyday object.

Sylvia Sedlacek, Kindergarten: Line Monster

Medium: Drawing: Crayon

Learning Statement: I learned about the rainbow, emotions, and different types of lines in art. This project displays my skills in drawing lines, coloring, cutting, gluing, and creating something with emotion. I created a happy line monster.

Avery Bott, 1st Grade: Warm/Cool Colored Fish

Medium: Painting

Learning Statement: I learned about the difference between warm and cool colors in art. I created a painting using warm and cool colors. This project shows my painting, cutting, and gluing skills.