IVCC hosted its annual art show April 7-18 and several IVCC and high school students were recognized for their work at a reception on April 11.

“It was a fantastic turnout of both high school and IVCC College students with their friends and family in attendance but also their mentors and teachers as well,” said art instructor Shannon Slaight-Brown. In addition to work from IVCC students, seven high schools — La Salle-Peru, Mendota, Serena, Putnam County, DePue, Princeton and Ottawa — also submitted entries.

Those recognized included:

• Gerrard Fine Arts Scholarship – Danica Scoma (variety of portfolio pieces)
• Special Collections Art Department Purchasing Award – Courtney Bailey, “Reflections”
• Special Collections Art Department Purchasing Award – Chloe Bruce, “ A View From The Roundabout”
• Best in 2-D IVCC College Student – Kimberly Beebee, “The Farm That Time Forgot”
• Best in 3-D IVCC College Students – Danica Scoma, “Are You Listening?”
• People’s Choice Award – Madison Brooker, Serena High School, “Bottle Study”
• Best in 2-D High School – Jay McConnell, LP High School
• Best in 3-D High School – Kaylee Stoner, LP High School
• Full-Year Tuition Waiver – Jasmine Arce, LP High School