Celebrating the Artists of Tomorrow: A Heartfelt Thank You for a Wonderful Evening

Last night, the Mann Art Gallery was buzzing with excitement, creativity, and community spirit as we welcomed guests to the 14th Annual High School Juried Art Show Reception and Awards Ceremony.

We want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who joined us—students, families, educators, friends, and art lovers—for making the evening such a memorable celebration. The room was filled with pride and joy as we recognized the outstanding talents of young artists from across our region. It was a powerful reminder of the role art plays in inspiring connection and creativity in our community.

Congratulations to the 2025 Award Winners:

Best in Show Award Sponsored by Sandra's Framing and Art Gallery

Rachel Gibson – Becoming

Artistic Innovation Award (for innovation and risk-taking) Sponsored by Prince Albert Council for the Arts

Abeedah Saka-Bello – Toucan

Award for Creative Exploration in Any Medium Sponsored by Lemon Yellow Art Studio

Ryder Hogan – Buttons and Pins

Emerging Artist Award Sponsored by Down to Earth Creative Consulting and Facilitation

Kayden Montgrand – Iridescence

Creative Clay Award (clay medium) Sponsored by Prince Albert Arts Board

Penny Yanacoulias – Monomi Mug

Juror's Choice Awards Sponsored by Mann Art Gallery

Kiara Levesque – From Scales to Skin

Sheree Eashappie – Chief

Artistic Achievement Award (for high technical skill)Sponsored by Mann Art Gallery

Karrisa Manseau – Portrait of Young Love

Barb Lacey Memorial Award Sponsored by Cathy Lacey in honour of her sister Barb

Kayla Lange – Blue Echoes: The Billie Whisper

Tatianna Trautmann – Friends

Photography Award Sponsored by Northern Image Photographers

Thea Steward – Drowning in Thought

Naviah Johnson – Seeing in Colour

Art with a Message Award Sponsored by Improper Hanging’s (Curtis Kerr)

Zaida Parry – Blinded by Illusions

Living Skies Fibre Art Award Sponsored by Living Skies Fibre Studio (Carolyn Carleton)

Lisa Brodacki – Earth n Sky

People’s Choice Award Sponsored by KYLA Art Group

To be announced at the close of the exhibition! (Vote in person at the gallery—ballots available in the exhibition space.)

Exhibition on View Until June 7!

If you missed the reception, don’t worry! The exhibition is open to the public during regular gallery hours until June 7, 2025. Come see the incredible range of paintings, drawings, sculpture, fibre, photography, and mixed media—each piece a reflection of the imagination and skill of the next generation of artists.

Visit Us:

Mann Art Gallery

🕙 Tues–Fri: 10 AM – 5 PM 🕛 Saturday: Noon – 5 PM

A Huge Thank You to Our Award Sponsors:

Your generosity makes this event possible, and we are so grateful for your commitment to youth and the arts:

• Sandra’s Framing and Art Gallery

• Prince Albert Council for the Arts

• Lemon Yellow Art Studio

• Down to Earth Creative Consulting and Facilitation

• Prince Albert Arts Board

• Mann Art Gallery & Hicks Fund

• Cathy Lacey and the Lacey Family

• Northern Image Photographers

• Improper Hanging’s – Curtis Kerr & Jon Harrison-Kendrick

• Living Skies Fibre Studio – Carolyn Carleton

• KYLA Art Group

This show would not be the same without your support—thank you for empowering young artists and enriching our community through your contributions.

We invite everyone to come experience this joyful, thought-provoking, and inspiring exhibition while it’s on view—and don’t forget to cast your People’s Choice vote when you visit!