Not only did Sadie earn a Gold Key in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, but her piece, Mr. Fluff Butt, has also been nominated for the National Scholastic American Visions Award—placing her in the top 1% of submissions nationwide!
From Sadie’s artist statement:
"I made this giant textured monster because I was in an art museum and was a little irritated that I couldn't physically touch and interact with any of the art. I wanted this to be a piece that promoted audience interaction with art. I want people to feel all the textures and fabrics and hopefully appreciate it with more than one sense. There is a 'Please Touch Me!' sign that goes with this piece, which ironically, the Museum chose not to include with the displayed piece."
Each year, Wisconsin Regional judges select just five Gold Key winners for the prestigious American Visions Award. Out of approximately 2,500 submissions, Sadie’s work is one of them. Only 250 nominees nationwide—an incredible honor!
Way to go, Sadie!