Ninth Annual Student Art Contest
Congratulations to our 2024 Student art contest FINALISTS!
We are thrilled to announce the finalists of this year’s Student Art Contest! Your creativity, passion, and dedication to the arts have truly shone through in your exceptional works. Each piece submitted reflected incredible talent and artistic vision, making the selection process both inspiring and challenging.
A special thank you to all participants who submitted their art. Your creativity and hard work made this contest a resounding success. We encourage you to continue pursuing your artistic endeavors with the same enthusiasm and passion.
Best in Class video here.
About our Contest
For the past 8 years, visitors to our lobby have been wowed by the outstanding work created by Wisconsin public school students and we’re happy to showcase their talent!
Prizes
Up to ten finalists will win a $500 prize each, and one finalist will be awarded the $1,500 “Best in Class” award named in memory of Loeymae Lange.
Loeymae Lange
The “Best in Class” award is named in memory of Loeymae Lange, who taught art at Cooper Elementary school in Burlington, Wisconsin, for 30 years.
Her brother, Dr. Paul Lange, and his wife June have graciously honored Loeymae’s legacy and love for art by providing this memorial gift to the WEA Member Benefits Foundation, Inc. Read more about Loeymae Lange below.
Who may enter
Students must be enrolled in grades K–12 in a Wisconsin public school at the time the artwork is submitted. All work must be the original work from the student.
Without further ado, here are the finalists:
2024 Student Art Celebration
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About the Loeymae Lange Memorial Best in Class Award
In honor of Loeymae who taught art at Cooper Elementary School in Burlington, Wisconsin for 30 years.
Loeymae was known for her paintings using watercolors, oil, and acrylics, and for her marble sculptures. She won art competitions from California to Paris, and her artwork is on display in homes throughout the United States. Additionally, later in life she became a professional photographer, particularly of clouds.
Loeymae was a strong advocate of the values of arduous work and perseverance. She worked hard to instill these values in her students. She promoted and encouraged her most talented students to participate in art competitions because it built the student’s self-esteem not just as an artist but as a member of our society.
To honor Loeymae’s legacy, her brother Dr. Paul Lange, and his wife June, graciously started an endowment in 2021 to help promote recognition and positive self-esteem for student artists.
“Try, you might succeed. If you don’t try it’s impossible to succeed!” – Loeymae Lange
Check out some of our previous years finalists
