Page 4 - Martin Downs Bulletin - June '23

Page 4, Martin Downs

VSOA’s God’s Green Earth from page 1

that Visionary’s art shows help
the children to “develop their
talent and give them an outlet
for self-expression that fuels
their passion to share their
talent with the world.”
Other speakers included
Martin County Commissioner,
Ed Ciampi, a longtime
supporter of VSOA.
VSOA was established
in 2010. Children age 5 to
18 learn fine art training,
leadership and the skills of Oliver Taylor, age 6
public presentation through Ethan Hyde, age 11 Lana Swartzendruber, age 13
shows and competitions. Since
2010, VSOA students have
won over 600 local, national, Supervisor Of Elections from page 1
and international awards for
fine art and leadership. “Congratulations to each of the students who were selected
Through after-school and as finalists, and many thanks to each student who submitted an
weekend programs, summer entry. The artwork submitted for the patriotic art competition
camps and workshops, allows students to be a part of the elections process and is
students learn to work in a testament to the artistic ability and talent of our students,
many mediums. This positive while highlighting the importance of arts education,” said
approach builds confidence Vicki Davis, Martin County Supervisor of Elections.
and as students grow with The awardees were selected by a diverse panel of
VSOA, an internship program judges: County Judge Kathleen Roberts; Nancy Turrell,
is available to them where they Audrey Palmeri, age 9 executive director of MartinArts; Melinda Brault, owner
can work with professional of Geminye Design Group; and Gary Lesser, managing
artists and leaders. VSOA has partner of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC.
formed a partnership that will Vicki Davis, I Voted Sticker Contest Winner: Tami Conrad, visual arts
launch this summer with Apple Martin County Supervisor of Elections teacher; Mikayla Campbell; Gary Lesser, Esq.
for intensive training of interns
in photography, digital art and
professional video creation
and editing.
For information on summer
camps, semester classes and
sponsorships, email info@
visionary-arts.org.
Lynne Barletta and Addison
Photos by Liz McKinley Youngkin, age 10

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