1. The Elko New Market Chamber Focuses on the Arts
Written by Dawn Weitzel
The Elko New Market Chamber of Commerce has been working hard to create
relationships with area businesses and the community.
Our latest venture, the 2016 Elko New Market Student Art Crawl, demonstrated just
how much the community values the arts culture. On May 7, an estimated 400 residents
from Elko New Market, New Prague, Lakeville, and other surrounding cities,
descended on local businesses in search of their children’s artwork. Six businesses in
the downtown area proudly displayed paintings, drawings, ceramics, photography,
sculpture, and mixed media work. The well-rounded exhibit of artwork and outdoor
entertainment kept families busy for hours.
Students from New Prague and Lakeville public schools, St. Wenceslaus Catholic
School, and Holy Cross Catholic School were invited to participate in this first annual
art show. Overall, 131 pieces of artwork were submitted by art teachers and evaluated
by five judges. Chamber board members awarded medals to the top three high school,
middle school, and elementary student winners.
Many people were at present at the 4:00 awards ceremony to find
out who won the $500 scholarship. By following set criteria for
evaluating artwork, judges chose Years, a drawing by Carly
Madigan, as 2016’s top high school winner.
Carly, a junior at New Prague High School, stated that her drawing
was part of a 24-piece portfolio that she was compiling for an AP
art class. The completed portfolio will then be sent to Washington
State for final scoring. Before taking the AP course, Carly had
enrolled in drawing, painting, and photography courses.
This is the second year that Carly has entered work in art shows.
She also has a painting in The Freedom 58 Project’s national traveling exhibit. This non-profit organization
provides awareness of human trafficking, raises funds, and rescues those in need.
Carly may be a prolific artist, but she also enjoys spending time in the show choir, playing hockey and tennis,
working in a restaurant, and is a member of the National Honor Society. She’s able to participate in all these
activities while maintaining a 3.98 GPA – this girl is unstoppable!
When asked what her plans are for college studies, Carly simply said, “I’m not sure yet.”
With talents this vast Carly, a lot of doors will open for you. The Elko New Market Chamber of Commerce is
proud to have you as its first scholarship recipient.
Look for Carly’s winning design on our 2017 Art Crawl t-shirts and posters.
Elementary School Winners
• 1st
Place – Derek Brezina
• 2nd
Place – Wyan Giesen
• 3rd
Place – Annie Johnson
Middle School Winners
• 1st
Place – Christian Steiner
• 2nd
Place – Owen Giles
• 3rd
Place – Mathew Zweber
High School Winners
• 1st
Place – Carly Madigan
• 2nd
Place – Hannah Wehling
• 3rd
Place – Morghan Gillispie

2. For those who didn’t win an award, stay creative! Please don't be discouraged. Many students demonstrated
very high and advanced levels of quality and execution. With hard work and commitment, you just may be a
winner next year!
Thank you art teachers!
Jami Kruschke, Holy Cross Catholic
School
Leah Zvanovec, St. Wenceslaus Catholic
School
Kellie DeNeui, Falcon Ridge Elementary Stephanie Kline, Eagle View Elementary
Steve Steege, McGuire Middle School Teresa Hoverson, New Prague Middle
School
Kelly Hansen, Lakeville South High
School
Crystal Bronce, New Prague High School
Thank you sponsors!
Bodywerks Auto Body Repair Copy Right
Crossroads Church Dr. Doug Vayda Ortho Specialist
Firehouse Grille Gold Star Amusements
Holy Cross School New Market Bank
The Doublewide The Trachte Family
Triage Wellness Institute/Happi Haven Vacations with Noel
Thanks to the business that displayed artwork!
Crowned Cottage Firehouse Grille
Fish Rock Gas Old Hotel Market
The Doublewide Triage Wellness Institute/Happi Haven
Art Crawl Pictures