Raritan student wins prizes at local art competition.

Raritan resident Savannah Tilery participated in the annual Lucia Bocchino Fund's Young Artist Competition. This year's theme "Who Inspires You” challenged the young talent to create an original piece of artwork based on an inspirational woman. Over 50 kids and tweens from Pre-K to age 12, came out to the YMCA Mt. Airy location this past April to participate in the two-hour initial workshop.

The event held in honor of the esteemed Lucia Bocchino is hosted by her daughter, popular artist, Ms. Serena Bocchino. The art competition is a two-part series held at the YMCA Mt. Airy location on a Saturday in April then a Saturday in May.

Erika Lewin, YMCA Art and Girl Scout Coordinator organizes the ever- growing art competition that is fast becoming a popular must attend event for artists and their parents.

From Pre-K to age 12, by participating young budding artists expand their knowledge of various art techniques. Using chalk to paint, kids learn how to use different media for artistic expression.

Once their work was completed in the first class, they leave their completed art for review by the Lucia Bocchino team. The artists then return in May for a chance to win one of several coveted art prizes that include a blue ribbon and art supplies distributed by age groups.

Savannah won in her age range of Pre-K which consisted of a blue ribbon and traveling artist drawing pack. Savannah Tilery is a Preschool Place at Temple Sholom student since age 2. Her favorite enrichments have always been art and computer classes.

For more information:
http://serenabocchino.com/
the luciabocchinofund.com