Events

Earth Day Art Contest

Present Tense, along with Genesee Community College, sponsored an Earth Day Art Contest to celebrate the spirit of Earth Day and the creative work of our community. More than 100 entries were received for this year's contest! The following winners were awarded in each category:

  • Literary Arts
    Riley Schrader, age 5, Batavia NY for his book Super Riley Saves the Earth
    Eliza Vacanti, age 11, Alexander NY for her poem Recipe for the Earth
  • Visual Arts
    Janice Spiotta of Batavia NY for her quilted wallhanging
    Dawn Hough of Elba NY for her presentation of dried flowers and other items using recycled materials
  • Multimedia Arts
    Julie Miller of Albion NY for her photos and essay, Sheep - The Original Recyclers
    Courtney Jones, age 18, of Gainesville NY for her pencil drawing that incorporated recycled items
  • Children's Arts
    Vincent Strollo, age 6, of Akron NY for his Recyclesaurus, a dinosaur made from recycled milk cartons
    Megan Tenney, age 8, of Batavia NY for her Earth Day poster
  • Use of Recycled Materials
    Kaylin Stone, age 11, of Caledonia NY for her collage of flowers made from recycled soda cans
    Haley Case, age 11, of Batavia NY for her flag made from recycled newspapers and soda cans