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By JULIE STENGER 3 min read

STEUBENVILLE -- No one ever truly realizes the artistic abilities some individuals possess -- at least not until their works are unveiled to the public.

Then, and only then, are we able to see the talent that lies within someone. Whether it is painting, drawing, writing or another artistic attribute, there are many people who have a gift that will never be showcased to the world. While their names might not be nationally known, perhaps some of them should be.

During the Steubenville Art Association's second-annual Show Us Your Stuff Art Show on Saturday, dozens of artists from throughout the area submitted a piece based on the show's theme "Dreams and Imagination." Held at the Historic Fort Steuben Visitor Center, the event featured SAA President Judy Schmidt, who welcomed a roomful of artists and guests, thanking them for being a part of the show. Schmidt was presented with a gift card by association members for all of her hard work and dedication to the group.

Officials commented Schmidt works day and night for this, receiving little credit. The audience displayed their agreement through their applause.

Schmidt assisted art show managers Francesca Veltri and Tammy Rogers in awarding ribbons to those placing or receiving honorable mention. The submissions were judged Friday by SAA student judges, including Alysia Bascluke and Jim Watson.

Mayor Jerry Barilla provided his opinion as to who should receive the Mayor's Choice Award. Winners were Jordan Ansell in the children's category for her work entitled "Dragon Training Warrior," and Jeannie D'Anniballe in the adult category, for her piece, "Haunting Memories at Riviera Middle East."

This year's Best of Show winners included Steve Opet for his work in the adult category entitled "War Effort," and Jannessa Hicks in the children's category for her piece entitled, "Bubbly Lion Fish."

Art show winners were, Dianna Garner, "Gerald -- The Golden Brown Dragon;" Kennedy Conrad, "Everything Dies;" and Jeff Walter, "Hello Ladies."

Honorable mention was awarded to the following: Judy McDevitt for her work "Poinsettia;" Natalie Wood Rose, "Anya;" Nancy Wright, "Apples Delight;" Joyce Beatty, "Treasures;" Judy Schmidt, "Oh No;" Gerald Van Syoc, "Basic Cable;" and James Clum, "January Morning in Richmond."

In the children's category, the top three finishers were, Lailynn McNally, "Frog;" Alexia Triner, "Balanced Koi Pond;" and Kayden Hanle, "State of Body."

Honorable mention was awarded to Mallory Jenkins for "Keep it Together" and Izzabella Brown for her piece, "Little Men."

The award for Most Creative/Best Dream was presented to Reagan Ingram for "Midnight Watch" in the children's category, and to Mary Keenan for "Into a New Universe," in the adult category.

The Most Imaginative Award was presented to Paula Siebeda for "Say Cheese" in the adult category and to Gustavo Alvarez for "Nature" in the children's category.

AND THE WINNERS ARE ... — Margaret Myers, above, is art instructor for East Liverpool High School. Three of her students won awards in the Show Us Your Stuff Art Show on Saturday. Below, officials who helped to make the show a success included, from left, Francesca Veltri, art show manager; Tammy Rogers, art show manager; Alysia Bascluke, judge; and Jim Watson, judge. -- Julie Stenger

AND THE WINNERS ARE … -- Margaret Myers, above, is art instructor for East Liverpool High School. Three of her students won awards in the Show Us Your Stuff Art Show on Saturday. Below, officials who helped to make the show a success included, from left, Francesca Veltri, art show manager; Tammy Rogers, art show manager; Alysia Bascluke, judge; and Jim Watson, judge.
— Julie Stenger

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