Art Students

Outstanding Artists at Central Lee High School

The art awards for the 2023 school year were absolutely outstanding! Central Lee students showcased their talent and creativity in various art shows, including the Keokuk Art Show, Fort Madison Art Show, Conference Art Show, and Central Lee Art Show. Here are the awards and recognitions our talented artists received:

Beth Peck

  • Keokuk Art Show: 3rd Place in Drawing

  • Fort Madison Art Show: 1st Place in 3-Dimensional

  • Conference Art Show: 2nd Place in Chromatic Drawing

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 1st Place in Graphic Design; 2nd Place in Mixed Media; 1st, 3rd, and Honorable Mention in Ceramics

Addy Brumble

  • Keokuk Art Show: 1st Place in Drawing

  • Conference Art Show: Honorable Mention in Pastel, 3rd Place in Judges Category

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 3rd Place in Chromatic Drawing, 2nd Place in Painting, 2nd Place in Pastel

Elaina Lozano

  • Fort Madison Art Show: 1st Place in Mixed Media

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 1st Place in Sculpture

Karlie Pohren

  • Fort Madison Art Show: 3rd Place in Painting

  • Conference Art Show: 3rd Place in Chromatic Drawing

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: Best of Show, 1st Place in Painting

Audrey Hand

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 2nd Place in Ceramics

Brody Leech

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 2nd Place in Graphic Design, 2nd Place in Sculpture

Blake Bergman

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 3rd Place in Judges Category

Josh Hawk

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: Honorable Mention in Judges Category

Makayla Morrison

  • Conference Art Show: 2nd Place in Pen & Ink

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: Honorable Mention in Pen & Ink, Honorable Mention in Painting

Mallory Kerr

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 2nd Place in Pen & Ink

Adison Holland

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 1st Place in Sculpture

Maya Kearns

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 1st Place in Sculpture

Mya Lampe

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 3rd Place in Pen & Ink

Sidney Gruntmeir

  • Conference Art Show: Honorable Mention in Painting

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 3rd Place in Painting

Cory Jones

  • Keokuk Art Show: 1st Place in Painting, Honorable Mention in Drawing

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 1st Place in Judges Category, 2nd Place in Judges Category

Lydia Garmoe

  • Conference Art Show: 1st Place in Mixed Media

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 3rd Place in Mixed Media

Colton Taft

  • Keokuk Art Show: 3rd Place in 3-Dimensional

  • Fort Madison Art Show: 2nd Place in 3-Dimensional

  • Conference Art Show: 2nd Place in Sculpture

Zach Manwill

  • Conference Art Show: 3rd Place in Sculpture

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: Honorable Mention in Sculpture

Kenna Sandoval

  • Conference Art Show: 2nd Place in Pastel

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 1st Place in Pastel

Halle Lampe

  • Fort Madison Art Show: 2nd Place in Mixed Media

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 1st Place in Mixed Media

Beau Boyd

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 3rd Place in Sculpture

Brooklyn Jones

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: Honorable Mention in Chromatic Drawing

Josie Newton

  • Central Lee High School Art Show: 2nd Place in Chromatic Drawing

October is always a favorite time of year for Central Lee Art students. They held their annual Haunted Trail last year, which drew record numbers of visitors and featured beautiful weather. Many people had a thrilling experience walking through the trail with plenty of spooks and scares!

In May, our students had the incredible opportunity to learn from artist Carol Gunn. We held a workshop at the Montrose Riverfront Building where students learned about Carol as an artist and her unique techniques. The day was spent creating beautiful pastel art, and the students left with both stunning art pieces and newly acquired artistic skills.

Looking ahead, the Art Club will be hosting the Hallowthanksmas Craft and Vendor show on October 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We invite everyone to come out and see the amazing talent on display at the show. If you're a vendor interested in participating, there is still room to sign up!

Art Club at Haunted Trail

Karlie Pohren: Best of Show Central Lee Art Show


Group Photo at Keokuk Art Show: Cory Jones, Colton Taft, Addy Brumble, Beth Peck, Sidney Gruntmeir, and Zach Manwill

Carol Gunn with Art students at Pastel Workshop: Maddie Rudd, Aunika Bruns-King, Ana & Izzy James