(Above: Never Look Directly at the Stars, a graphite piece by Genevieve B. Fournier, was named Best in Show among dozens of entrants in the 2024 (Eugene) Mayor’s Teen Art Show at the Maude Kerns Art Center.)
Edited by Randi Bjornstad
In addition to the WhitPrint reverse auction going on at the Maude Kerns Art Center through September, the center also has another annual exhibit on the walls, the annual (Eugene) Mayor’s Teen Art Show.
This year’s winners in the juried show were chosen by art educator Sara S. Spahn; Troy Sproul, a previous “Best of Show” winner; and artist and art educator David Placencia.
Work by 41 teen artists is on display, created in an eclectic array of mediums. An awards ceremony took place on Sept. 6 to announce the winners. Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis presented the Mayor’s Choice Award winners for two- and three-dimensional works. Additional awards, including Best of Show, three Juror’s Choice Awards, and the Maude Kerns Art Center Award also were announced.
Award winners
Tidepools (ceramic), by Mack Glick, 18, South Eugene High School
Mayor’s Choice (3-dimensional) — Tidepools (ceramic), by Mack Glick, 18, South Eugene High School
Mayor’s Choice (2-dimensional) — Woman in Kintsugi: Mending with Grace (digital artwork), by Nevaeh Bahler, 17, Sheldon High School.
Juror’s Choice — Siamese in Hydrangeas (acrylic), by Josie Buffalino, 18, Academy of Arts and Academics
Juror’s Choice — It Stays Alive (marker, crayon, and paint on wood), by River Caswell, 17, South Eugene High School
Juror’s Choice — Afterlife (acrylic on canvas), by Jessica Townsend, 17, North Eugene High School
2024 (Eugene) Mayor’s Teen Art Show
When: Through Sept. 27
Where: Maude Kerns Art Center, 1910 E. 15th Ave., Eugene
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; and noon to 4 p.m. when exhibits are on display
Special event: Closing reception featuring a concert by Jake and the Hellcats on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Information: 541-345-1571 or mkartcenter.org
