2024 Spark an Artist

The Spark an Artist award was created in 2005 by Palouse Arts Council patron and Palouse H.S. graduate Dr. William Murray. Recognizing budding interests in creative expression within Palouse’s youth community, Dr. Murray personally funded the award from 2005 to 2011. Today, funds are earmarked for the awards from Palouse Arts Council events and generous donations. Two monetary prizes are awarded annually to one winner in each of two age groups: 11-13 and 14-18 year olds. Nominees must live in the Palouse/Garfield area. Teachers, parents, and community members are encouraged to submit nominees starting January 1, 2025 for consideration by the Palouse Arts Council for 2025 awards. Include photos or sample of your nominee’s work.

Take a moment to consider nominating that kid you noticed stretching themselves out of their comfort zone with creative expression in:
• drawing • painting • sculpture • dance• theater • culinary arts • written word/poetry • music performance • A/V • (?) etc...

(Video submissions accepted.)


Congratulations to 2024 Winners

Evelyn Echanove & Mason Parzuchowski

picture of Ainsley Sievers

Ainsley Sievers

Category:

Ages 14-18

Nominator Quote: "Both students have been instrumental in our photography and AV programs, and have shown tremendous growth and talent in the areas of photography, film, and graphic design. The gro...

Nomination Info & Artwork
picture of April Gaber

April Gaber

Category:

Ages 11-13

Nominator Quote: "She works with clay and acrylic painting to create various sculptures."

Nomination Info & Artwork
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Bobby Anderson

Category:

Ages 11-13

Nominator Quote: "He will be so excited to have his artwork on display. Let me know when you’d need it! He is currently working on another cardboard piece I can send you photos when he is done."

Nomination Info & Artwork
picture of Emma L. Kritzeck

Emma L. Kritzeck

Category:

Ages 11-13

Nominator Quotes: "I love it when she comes in and shows me examples from her sketchbooks and describes the feelings behind it. Her artwork is incredibly personally expressive." "She fills sketchb...

Nomination Info & Artwork
picture of Evelyn Echanove

Evelyn Echanove

Category:

Ages 11-13

Nominator Quote: "Despite her youth, Evie approaches her craft with a level of discipline and passion that is truly inspiring. Whether she is practicing her technique, seeking inspiration in the w...

Nomination Info & Artwork
picture of Hetty Lee Laughary

Hetty Lee Laughary

Category:

Ages 14-18

Nominator Quote: " I think in grade school were the first paintings I saw of hers. In fact, she sold note card packets of her artwork for a couple years while in middle school to finance her trip t...

Nomination Info & Artwork
picture of Lane Brown

Lane Brown

Category:

Ages 11-13

Nominator Quote: "Lane has natural talent for drawing and sculpting, and loves a challenge. He also has a great attitude about the process of learning and risking failure, which is a huge part of b...

Nomination Info & Artwork
picture of Mason Parzuchowski

Mason Parzuchowski

Category:

Ages 14-18

Nominator Quote: "Both students have been instrumental in our photography and AV programs, and have shown tremendous growth and talent in the areas of photography, film, and graphic design. The gro...

Nomination Info & Artwork
picture of Sally Brown

Sally Brown

Category:

Ages 11-13

Nominator Quote: "She is an 11 year old 5th grader at Palouse Elementary and is very passionate about art. She spends most of her free time creating."

Nomination Info & Artwork

Nominee Showcase

Spark an Artist Nominees are featured every year during the month of June for the Palouse Main Street ArtWalk. View them all in person through the windows of Palouse's Roy M Chatters Newspaper and Printing Museum.

View the 2024 ArtWalk

Nominations Due:

April 30, 2024

sparkanartist@gmail.com