The annual HOIAC art show was held this Thursday at the Greene County Recreation Center in Jefferson, Iowa. Fifteen schools were represented in the show. The day began with the setting up of all the artwork and then a trip to Des Moines. The students and art teachers viewed art galleries in the Valley Junction area followed by a guided tour of the Des Moines Art Center. During the field trip, Maureen Seamonds and Rusty Farrington, art instructors from Iowa Central College. Many pieces received recognition and a best of show was selected. After the field trip, the students and teachers were able to view the exhibit and the judges talked about the work. This year Ogden received 12 Judge's Awards. Those earning awards: Rachel Stephens/sculpture, Ashton Van Sickle/pottery & charcoal, Dusty Geigle/jewelry, Hannah Van Sickle/crafts & pen and ink, Trevor Stephen/watercolor, Rebecca Nation/printmaking, and Josh Peter/charcoal. Over 50 works were entered and received HOIAC certificates. Ogden students attending and helping with years set up included: Joe Lucero, Kristina Rose, Alycia West and Hannah Van Sickle.
