May 6, 2022 – Taubman Museum of Art; Roanoke, VA
On May 6th, 2022, Section 179 (SW Virginia) held an art contest for area high school and college students. The event was held at the Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke Va. While being the inaugural contest, the section had 9 entries to display. Along with the contestants, the event had parents, family, friends, instructors, AWS Directors and general public attend the event.
After reception for everyone, the recognition of all the contest participants and awards were handed out to the winners.
The submissions were judged by Steve Bickley (Local Artist) and Dave Beazley (Metabo Manufacturers Rep). The section would like to congratulate Margaret Ferguson on winning the Grand Prize.
The Chapter would also like to applaud the runners-up and thank them for their efforts. They are Adam Barr, Riley Glavas, and Sophia Dunleavy.
