Local artist Pat Sheeran-Daggett took advantage of blue sky and a beautiful view from the 10th St. bridge to take her painting “en plein air” last week. Adrienne Wix Photo
Tag: Art
Richardson’s artwork featured in Astrovitae magazine
Gabe Richardson, recent Meeker High School graduate, began his art career very early and is currently majoring in art with an emphasis on education at Colorado Mesa University. In high school, he began posting his artwork on Instagram (@gabe_richardson_art) and has been gaining a following ever since. “I started posting[Read More…]
ART SHOW …
If you haven’t yet, pop on over to the Streamline Realty building in downtown Meeker to view artwork and more at Meeker High School’s annual art show. Today is the last day to stop by. Results are posted at ht1885.com. | COURTESY PHOTOS
Quinn recognized with Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award
MEEKER I The Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award was established by the Boy Scouts of America in 2016 to recognize the valuable contributions that educators make in the lives of young people. The Boy Scouts of America’s mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices[Read More…]
Kracht’s linoleum block print to advance to NYC competition
MEEKER I Meeker High School senior Sarah Kracht was recently selected for a Gold Key award in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition that recognizes the work of exemplary high school students. As a regional Gold Key nominee, Sarah’s work will advance to a national stage in New York[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Art friends
Over our 15 years of selling art at the outdoor fairs (those white tent affairs), I received a huge education on various topics related to art and being a pop-up vendor. In the beginning, I never expected to see these same folks again, but it turns out many artists schedule[Read More…]
Art show Dec. 1 in Meeker
Plan to visit the Heritage Culture Center on Wednesday, Dec. 1 to view the art of Colorado Springs artist Mary Therese Pulliam (Therese), or “Sweet T” as she’s known to her friends and aficionados of the Song Spinners, the official Colorado Springs show choir. “Sweet T” is Pulliam’s stage name.[Read More…]
MURAL MASTERS …
MEEKER MURALS …
Meeker High School Junior Nora Gianinetti puts some finishing touches on a mural she designed and painted at Meeker Town Park. Nora submitted a design and had the help of MHS art instructor Ben Quinn for the Main Street Project 45 mural project. Look for more murals being installed around[Read More…]
MHS ARTISTS …
Meeker High School’s art program had another incredible year at the Colorado Regional Scholastic Art Awards, receiving nine awards overall; five Silver Keys and four Honorable Mentions. Hakwah Brink received two Honorable Mentions for ceramics for his “Mottled Blue Toothbrush Holder” and his “Stoneware Cupbowl Set.” Keaton Brickey received an[Read More…]
Meeker High School Art Show…
MHS students presented their artwork at an art show at Meeker Elementary School last Thursday. Click the link for a video montage.
Art instructor tackles mural project
MEEKER | Ben Quinn, art teacher at Meeker High School, has recently taken on a project at the Meeker Recreation Center to create a mural on the north wall of the natatorium. The mural depicts a giant shipwreck surrounded by the creatures of the ocean. It’s located behind the slide to[Read More…]
