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    HCTC hosts art show for K-12 students and adults, recognizes contest winners

    Published on Oct 17, 2024

    Hazard Community & Technical College (HCTC) hosted an art show on Oct. 15 in the Stephens Library, located at its Highway 15 Campus in Hazard.
    Hazard Community & Technical College (HCTC) hosted an art show on Oct. 15 in the Stephens Library, located at its Highway 15 Campus in Hazard. 

    The art show was part of HCTC's celebration of Perry County Tree Week, hosted in collaboration with the University of Kentucky's Urban Forest Initiative. The event, titled "Tree-Mendous Art: Rooted in Creativity," featured submissions from K-12 students and adults. 

    The winners include, organized by category, by place and including their grade and school:

    K-2 Category: 

    • First Place: Jasmine Combs, Second Grade, West Perry Elementary

    • Second Place: Addy Couch, Kindergarten, R.W. Combs Elementary (Perry County)

    • Third Place: Paislee R., Second Grade, West Perry Elementary

    3-5 Category: 

    • First Place: Nevaeh Huff, Fifth Grade, West Perry Elementary

    • Second Place: Brooklyn Couch, Fourth Grade, West Perry Elementary

    • Third Place: Levi F., Fourth Grade, West Perry Elementary

    6-8 Category: 

    • First Place: Isabelle Hernandez, Seventh Grade, R.W. Combs Elementary (Perry County)

    • Second Place: Benjamin Montgomery, Sixth Grade, West Perry Elementary

    • Third Place: Cylah Slone, Seventh Grade, Jones Fork Elementary (Knott County)

    9-12 Category: 

    • First Place: Samantha Adams, 11th Grade, Perry County Central High School

    • Second Place: Joee Combs, Ninth Grade, Perry County Central High School

    • Third Place:  Kelly Patereau, 12th Grade, Knott County Central High School

    Adult Category: 

    • First Place: Ashley B.

    • Second Place: Susan Cookson

    Additional Awards:

    • Green Thumb Award: Brooklyn Couch, Fourth Grade, West Perry Elementary

    • Innovator Award: Christian R. Couch, Third Grade, West Perry Elementary

    Organizers’ approach to the event emphasized the celebration of nature, aiming to invoke emotion for nature in the greater southeastern Kentucky region. Austyn Caudill, who serves on HCTC's sustainability team, coordinated the event, which collected 307 submissions. 

    The sustainability team celebrates successes and addresses social, economic and environmental imbalances to manage resources efficiently. According to Dr. Jennifer Lindon, HCTC president and chief executive officer, the event was an opportunity for the area’s artists to come together as part of this celebration. 

    "This time of year, I love nothing more than traveling across our service region, enjoying the seasonal changes," Dr. Lindon said. "I'm grateful for the community of artists in our region who recognize the beauty that surrounds us."

    The event also invited community collaboration, including submissions from local school districts. 

    "This event created space for a wide range of artists to highlight their talents," Dr. Lindon continued. "Thank you to everyone who submitted a piece, such as students who attend our local school districts."

    To view photos from the event, visit the 10.15.2024 Tree-Mendous Art Show Flickr album.