It's not every day a Quad City 2nd grader gets to meet Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds! Brandon Hu, 2nd grade student at Rivermont Collegiate in Bettendorf, had just this opportunity last Monday, March 10th when he was honored as a recipient of the Governor's Award as part of Youth Art Month. Brandon, the son of Edward Hu and Marian Lee of Davenport, was honored with a tour of the Capital Building, as well.
As part of Youth Art Month, Brandon's work will be on display in the Governor's offices through the month of March. Each year, art educators in the state of Iowa are given the opportunity to submit 10 pieces of student work from their district to be included in the Youth Art Month exhibit at the State Historical Building in Des Moines. The exhibit features artwork from over 200 students from across Iowa. 6 Rivermont students, including Brandon, were selected to have their work exhibited. Brandon received the additional honor of the Governor's Award - he is the only student in the Quad Cities to receive this additional honor as part of Youth Art Month. Those selected for the Governor's Award have their work specially featured in the Governor's offices, as well as the opportunity to meet Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds and tour the Capital Building.
Other Rivermont students with work in the Youth Art Month exhibit include Keira Stone (1st grade), Melissa Tilden (1st grade), Ashlann Fee (2nd grade), Kadin Shaheen (5th grade), and Grace Sampson (6th grade). We are extremely proud of our student artists and the strength of Rivermont's art program, led by Visual Arts faculty member Colleen Tomlinson. Congrats to all!
For a complete list of student artists on exhibit, visit http://www.artedia.org/yam/
