Indiana’s electric cooperatives and their statewide magazine, Electric Consumer, named the winners of their annual Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest.
Attie Schuler, a student at Northfield High School in Wabash and a resident of North Manchester, was named artist of the year for her detailed illustration of Indian corn.
A first place artist was also selected for each grade, K-12. Each will receive $200. Their artwork will illustrate the cover and the 12 months of a 2017 calendar. Nine additional artists earned an honorable mention award and $50. These works will appear in a special section of the calendar.
“We are proud to be a part of recognizing and showcasing the artistic talents of our youth,” said Tom VanParis, CEO of Indiana Electric Cooperatives.
Artwork was judged on artistic merit, originality, creativity, and its suitability for a wall calendar. Indiana students attending any public or private school or educated at home who was in kindergarten through high school senior during the 2015-2016 school year was eligible.
Winning art can be viewed by visiting ElectricConsumer.org/?p=7167, and a complete list of winners can be viewed by clicking here. The 2017 wall calendar will be available at the office of participating Indiana electric cooperatives in early autumn.
