2024 Teen Art Showcase shines spotlight on creative talents

Some young, creative minds showcased their artistic side over the weekend at the Prince George Public Library.

The Teen Art Showcase was hosted in conjunction with the Community Arts Council, which distributed five awards at Saturday’s reception at the Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

The winners of the 2024 awards were:

  • Best Overall – Elya Foreman’s In the Twinkling of an Eye…We Shall Be Changed
  • Best Social Commentary – Susie Maurice’s Firefighter Baby
  • Best Use of Materials – Quinn Corbett’s Fairy House
  • Most Original – Roxie Aronson’s Pond-er
  • People’s Choice – Quinn Corbett’s Fairy House

“On behalf of the Prince George & District Community Arts Council and Studio 2880 we are thrilled with the talent demonstrated by so many of our local youth. In its 8th year, the Teen Art Showcase continues to spotlight the creativity, dedication and hard work achieved by these amazing local artisans, as well as the community that supports them. Thank you to our partners, the City of Prince George, the Prince George Public Library and all our funding agencies”, said Lisa Redpath, the Prince George & District Community Arts Council’s Program Manager.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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