River Parishes Hospital recently honored its Young At Art Winners for the months of December 2011 through November 2012 at a reception held at the River Parishes Hospital Medical Pavilion. All of the winning artwork for the year was displayed at the reception.
Each month two classes are featured on the hospital’s Wall of Art, which is located in the main entrance of the hospital. Students pre-K through sixth grade are eligible to participate in the program. Three winners are selected who each win a blue ribbon and a bag of art supplies compliments of River Parishes Hospital and Capital One Bank. At the end of the year, all monthly winners are invited to a reception at which time three overall winners are selected.
Each monthly winner was recognized and given an engraved picture frame to display his or her art work at home. Then, the overall winners were announced. Nicole Hue, a student at R J Vial Elementary School, was selected as the first place winner. She received a first place ribbon and a $75 Visa Gift Card. Second place went to Jenna Folse, a student at Paulina Elementary School. She received a second place ribbon and a $50 Visa Gift Card. Third place went to Callie Henry, a student at St. Peter Catholic School. She received a third place ribbon and a $25 Visa Gift Card.
“We started this program as a way to brighten up the main entrance into the hospital and to give the community an opportunity to see the local talent we have in the River Parishes area,” said Waltz. “It has proven to be a wonderful program as the students are always excited to have their artwork displayed on our art wall and patients and visitors are often seen admiring the artwork on display.”
For more information about the Young At Art Program or to schedule a month, call 985-653-1644.