Spring News 2011

Ivan Ramirez, teacher at Pettis County R-XII in Dresden, hosted a month of activities for Youth Art Month in March. Events included art quotes read by students, spirit days, a door decorating contest, cards for nursing homes, a field trip, and a mural pen pal with a Scottish school. He is also taking students to the Nelson-Atkins on May 4.

Local spring art contests:
• Conference Art Contest for students of Janice Jannuzzi-Thomas in Lincoln was held at State Fair Community College. Students who received a 1st place will go on to a national contest.
• Pettis County R-XII in Dresden will hold their art show on April 29.
• Crest Ridge High School will hold its annual middle school/high school art show on May 10.
• The UCM Department of Art & Design will hold its annual High School Art Contest on Thursday, April 7, with works from high school students shown from March 29-April 7.