Congratulations, Winners- WATER Art Exhibition at Art From Scrap Gallery
The judges have announced the first, second and third place winners of WATER, our first annual high school environmentally-themed art exhibition. Guest judges Nathan Vonk of the Santa Barbara Arts Blog and Arts Collaborative, Kerry Methner, Editor of CASA Magazine and Laura Denny, Artist and Art Teacher met at the Art From Scrap Gallery to look at the more than sixty works of art in WATER and to make a decision.
Judges Nathan Vonk, Laura Denny and Kerry Methner
After much deliberation and discussion, Nathan, Laura and Kerry awarded First Prize to Ally Ryan of Dos Pueblos High for Runoff.
Runoff by Ally Ryan
Second Prize to Amanda Kirk of San Marcos High for Deep Breath.
Deep Breath by Amanda Kirk
Third Prize to Jenny Valdez of Youth Interactive for Untitled.
Untitled by Jenny Valdez
Don’t miss WATER at the Art From Scrap Gallery. The art is amazing, timely and moving. Artists were asked to create art that corresponded with the theme of water- how it’s used and our current drought. Stop by to see water-themed art by students and their instructors from Youth Interactive, Santa Barbara, San Marcos and Dos Pueblos High Schools on view through November 25, 2014. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11-5 and Saturday 10-4.
Joey is grateful to have grown up with an abundance of nature around him and is happiest in the water or in the sun. From a young age, Joey felt a responsibility to take care of the Earth in return for all the ways she has taken care of him. This led Joey to pursue a degree in
I love coming to work and getting pets from everyone. In my spare time, I like to sleep, eat, hike, and explore nature. Did I say eat and sleep?
Emma Serr is an artist and a student studying Studio Art at SBCC. Emma has a background in art and customer service, having worked as a camp counselor at sewing camp and assistant for sewing events and classes, and display manager and cashier in previous positions, and was recently a nanny to several young children. Emma first found us as a customer who loved what Art From Scrap represents!
Veronica grew up in San Diego and spent her last four years in San Luis Obispo studying Animal Science at Cal Poly. As an undergrad she learned lots about livestock, agriculture, and wildlife. Veronica is very passionate about conservation and sustainable agricultural practices. Veronica has spent many summers working in environmental education at various zoos and museums and loves introducing kids to the plants and animals that coexist with us. In her free time, she likes to sit at the beach and read, take dance classes, roller skate, and walk around fancy neighborhoods to look at the houses.
Lu’s love of all things Earth began at James Madison University in Virginia, where they got their Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Lu has a Master’s degree in Spatial Ecology- the study of how creatures interact across landscapes- from East Carolina University, where they studied rock pools along a river and the critters that dwell in them. Lu is thrilled to be teaching budding scientists about the Earth and why it’s important for us to protect and preserve the environment. 
Lydia
Jenny joined Explore Ecology first as an Environmental Educator, then as a Program Coordinator, and most recently moved into the newly created Programs, People & Culture position. Prior to Explore Ecology Jenny worked in science research and consulting, however her passion has always been science education and outreach. Jenny loves all things related to the ocean, especially free diving, and enjoying the beauty and wonder that is the underwater world. Her greatest life passion is traveling, which she hopes to do more of again soon.
Ian Docktor
MELISSA BROOKS
Lindsay Johnson