Bonham, Texas -- The Creative Arts Center in Bonham recently hosted an opening reception for their Budding Artists’ Show in April.  Winners of the kids art contest were announced and prize money was awarded.

 Ages 4-8

Best of Show - $100 – Benjamin Daugherty – Underwater Meeting

First Place - $75 – Cheyenne White – The Sandy Beach

Cheyenne White

Second Place - $50 – Evlyn Davis – Turtle

Third Place - $25 – Harper Hasten – Sea Pony
 

Harper Hasten

Ages 9-12

Best of Show - $100 – Micah Russell – Mommy Seahorse

First Place - $75 – Jamison Parker – Ocean Eyes

Jamison Parker

Second Place - $50 – Brynn Hudson – Sound Waves

Brynn Hudson

Third Place - $25 – Bentley McMillion - Thomas

Bentley McMillion

Best of Show - $100 – Sawyer Jones – Beethoven Sonata

First Place - $75 – Summer Clark – Last Fall Flower

Second Place - $50 – Issak Daugherty – Self Portrait

Third Place - $25 – Granger Jones – My Homestead
 
Prizes were sponsored by the Glaser Family Charitable Foundation and the MW and Fair Miller Foundation.  The opening reception was sponsored by Credit Union of Texas. Wanda Oliver from the Windom School of Art served as the contest judge. 

Contest Judge Wanda Oliver presents Bentley McMillion with his Third Place Award.

Artwork is on display at the Creative Arts Center until the end of April, many pieces are available for purchase.  Everyone is welcome to come and view it during normal business hours which are Tuesday – Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to noon.  Free admission. The Center is located at 200 W. 5th in Bonham. For more info, go to www.CreativeArtsCenterBonham.org.