I am sending a thank you to those who helped with the Chalk Contest that was held at the Highlands Art League on May 2, to award a scholarship to the Kids Kamp. Anne Watson was the glue that held it together when I had to go out of town and Linda Schneider, my co-worker became ill. Pamela Jay Paralikis, Mary Boutellier and Jan Augenstein jumped in to help make it a success for the children. Thank you ladies for your genuine enthusiasm in promoting art for our children. I would also like to thank Tom Short, Jr. manager of Michaels for the generous donation of chalk to make our event happen; the News Sun for sending a photographer to cover the even and make it special for those participating. ...more

May 9, 2009

With just some paper, wire, fabric and paint, art students at Newsome High School created an elaborate underwater world that they will show off today as they march alongside the Krewe of the Unsinkable Molly Brown's float in Gasparilla's Parade of the Pirates. ...more

January 24, 2008