Children Win at the Blue Line Gallery

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Children Win at the Blue Line Gallery

Open Show Awards Announced

ROSEVILLE, Calif., August 24, 2010—Scores of guests attended the openings of three new exhibits at the Blue Line Gallery on Saturday, many of them excited young artists and their families anticipating the awards presentation for “What Scares Me Most,” Roseville Arts’ 8^th Annual Children’s Open Show.

Forty-six young artists, ages 5-13, submitted their work for this annual competition, responding to the theme, “What Scares Me Most,” with an exciting variety of thought-provoking and finely-rendered artworks.  “ I was most pleased with the variety and creativity each of the young artists brought to the display,” wrote this year’s award juror, artist Linda Green.  Green selected nine artists to receive awards during Saturday’s event.    

Best of Show Award went to and Aidan Alvarez , age 7, from Orangevale. One Design Award and one Impact (theme) Award in each of four age categories were also announced.  Design Awards  went to  Alecia Clark, Kassidy Horner, Sophia Gibson and Ryan Santos, all of Roseville. Impact Award  winners were  Taylor Turner, North Highlands; Saawan Tiwari and Kieran Taber from Granite Bay; and Barbara Maldonado, Rocklin. Award winners were presented with art supplies, and all participating artists will receive participation ribbons.  The Best of Show recipient also welcomed a U.S. savings bond provided through the generosity of California Bank & Trust.

WHO:                    Roseville Arts

WHAT:                  “What Scares Me Most” - 8^th Annual Children’s Open Art Show

WHEN:                 Exhibiting August 21 – September 18; T-Sat, 10-5

WHERE:                Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville

WHY:                    To showcase the work of young artists

COST:                    FREE admitance; artwork for sale

ABOUT ROSEVILLE ARTS! blue line gallery

Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts.  Further information may be obtained on the website:  www.rosevillearts.org or by calling (916) 783-4117. To set up an interview or to request high resolution photography, please contact Veronika Nagy at roseart@surewest.net .