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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) — \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Air Force Services Center announced the winners of the 2024 Air Force Art Contest recently.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s judges had the task of evaluating more than 1,500 entries in two adult and three youth categories to determine the best in the Department of the Air Force with impact, creativity and technical expertise.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re extremely excited this year because of the number of entries, over 200 more than last year, and the 3D competition has gone exceptionally well,\u201d said Naybu Fullman, Air Force Services Center art contest program manager.<\/p>\n

Lian Kitts, a member of the AFSVC Air Force Nonappropriated Funds Procurement office, was one of this year\u2019s judges. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion and Accessories Design with a minor in Art History from the Savannah College of Art and Design and has been an artist her entire life.<\/p>\n

While combing through this year\u2019s entries, she was impressed with what she saw, especially considering the wide range of abilities and ages.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome of the pieces were so lifelike they almost looked like photographs,\u201d she said, \u201cand others were raw and invoked emotion. It was inspiring to see so many active-duty Airmen and Guardians with so much talent!\u201d<\/p>\n

She was also happy to see the skill levels of young artists.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe younger artist entries displayed their interest in art and self-expression at such a young age which is so important,\u201d Kitts said. \u201cThe wide range in mediums was surprising, especially the number of mixed media and 3D pieces submitted for this year\u2019s consideration. I was excited to see pottery, leather and metal work along with unconventional media sculptures in the submissions \u2013 unexpected.\u201d<\/p>\n

Community programs, like the art contest, are an important part of building and supporting the resiliency of Airmen, Guardians and their families.<\/p>\n

The annual contest allows military and civilian members, and their families to express themselves creatively which can be an outlet for many of them, Fullman said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether in remote and isolated locations, or in densely populated areas, programs like this strengthen the resiliency of our members, and foster a camaraderie amongst like-minded artists. It also provides such a valuable incentive for installations who can showcase the talent within their communities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to continuing to add value to the experience of our huge military family through this contest and our 2024 Air Force Photo Contest that kicks off in the fall,\u201d Fullman said.<\/p>\n

More information on the photo contest, which runs Sept. 15-Nov. 15, will be released before the contest begins but photographers are encouraged to start planning and taking images now.<\/p>\n

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Congratulations to this year\u2019s winners:
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2D art winners<\/strong>
Adult Accomplished: first place \u201cWeightless\u201d by Nicole Taggart, Hill Air Force Base, Utah; second place \u201cHeritage\u201d by Liberty Araas, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming; and third place \u201cAdam and Eve\u201d by Angela Miller, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii<\/p>\n

Adult Novice: first place \u201cEchoes in the Night\u201d by Donna-Marie Burr-Stitham, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.; \u201cReturn to Nature\u201d by Amuri Morris, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado; and third place \u201cSea Wall Sunset\u201d by Kate-Lynn Wile, Kadena Air Base, Japan<\/p>\n

Youth 13-17: first place \u201cWillow\u201d by Morgan Becker, Hill AFB; second place \u201cBetween Life and Death\u201d by Kira Ayn Waller, Travis AFB, Calif; and third place \u201cBombs Bursting in Air\u201d by Sue-Ah Choi, Naval Support Activity Saratoga Springs, Fla.<\/p>\n

Youth 9-12: first place \u201cAutumn Table\u201d by Grace Valpiani, Edwards AFB, Calif.; second place \u201cTo the Sky\u201d by Serena Hendricks, Andersen AFB, Guam; and third place \u201c2 Sides of the Day\u201d by Aadya Ravikumar, Los Angeles AFB<\/p>\n

Youth 6-8: first place \u201cBumblebee\u201d by Aarnav Ravikumar, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.; second place \u201cFrog\u201d by Jolianna Rios, Travis AFB; and third place \u201cThe Loving Moose\u201d by Sienna Beene, JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam<\/p>\n

3D art winners<\/strong>
Adult Accomplished: first place \u201cArtemis Goddess of the Hunt\u201d by Isaiah Bettinger, Ramstein Air Base, Germany; second place \u201cHead in the Clouds\u201d by Jennifer Richardson, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom; and third place \u201cOrchid Melody Scarf\u201d by Linda Zorichak, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla.<\/p>\n

Adult Novice: first place \u201cHeavy Metal\u201d by Jordan Kuykendall, USAFA; second place \u201cDruid Tree\u201d by Heide Rice, Hill AFB; and third place \u201cPleasing Canine\u201d by Angelo Gayner, Malmstrom AFB, Montana<\/p>\n

Youth 13-17: first place \u201cRong\u201d by Ella Bui, Tinker AFB, Okla.; second place \u201cKitchen Crime Scene\u201d by Danica Johnson, Scott AFB, Ill.; and third place \u201cBloom\u201d by Abigail Morgenstern, Hill AFB<\/p>\n

Youth 9-12: first place \u201cSunset Eiffel Tower\u201d by Lillian Stafford, Ramstein AB; second place \u201cCrochet Gecko\u201d by Cal Arn, Davis Monthan AFB, Ariz.; and third place \u201cA Cat Named Wildheart\u201d by Eliza Janzik, Holloman AFB, N.M.<\/p>\n

Youth 6-8: first place \u201cCamping\u201d by Smantha Lee, Camp Humphreys, South Korea; second place \u201cMarine Majesty-Turtle\u2019s Realm\u201d by Taryn Andreotta, Eglin AFB, Fla.; and third place \u201cUnknown Creatures\u201d by Russell Quinn, Joint Base Andrews, Md.<\/p>\n

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