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The ARTwalk began in 2003 as a way to lift up and celebrate the creativity of young people through a public, curated art exhibition during the Flint Hills Family Festival.

In 2023, students in grades PK through 12 were invited to submit artwork, and all visual art forms were welcome. Six winners were selected for this year’s Festival. Four winners represent their grade band (grades PK–2, 3–5, 6–9, and 10–12). Two winners were selected for the “I Am Ordway” award.


ARTwalk 2023

2023 Winners

"Amanda Gorman" by Jaqueline
Amanda Gorman
Grades PK–2 winner by Jacqueline, Kenwood Elementary School

This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.

"Partly Cloudy" by Rogen
Partly Cloudy
Grades 3–5 winner by Rogen, Bel Air Elementary School

"Igor" by Beatrix
Igor
Grades 6–9 winner by Beatrix, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School

Mixed media, drawn up-side down.

"Chuckle" by Luci
Chuckle
Grades 10–12 winner by Luci, SPCPA

Linocut and Acrylic. Made in Wiefelstede, Germany.

"Girl in Yellow" By Reagan
Girl in yellow
"I Am Ordway" winner by Reagan, Sartell Middle School

On this piece, I was working on fine tuning my facial drawing skills.

"You Matter" by Ella
You Matter;
"I Am Ordway" winner by Ella, Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists

The semicolon is a powerful symbol for resilience and strength for those of us who are silently struggling. But our stories are not over just yet.

Grades PK–2

"Amanda Gorman" by Annabelle
Amanda Gorman
Annabelle, Kenwood Elementary School

This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.

"Amanda Gorman" by Ethan
Amanda Gorman
Ethan, Kenwood Elementary School

This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.

"Bluebird" by Maeda
Bluebird
Maeda, Pike Lake Kindergarten Center

"Greta Thunberg" by Hattie
Greta Thunberg
Hattie, Kenwood Elementary School

This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.

"Greta Thunberg" by Mira
Greta Thunberg
Mira, Kenwood Elementary School

This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.

"Ice Skating with mommy and puppy" by Ella
Ice Skating with Mommy and Puppy
Ella, Child Development and Learning Center

We love seeing Broadway at the Ordway!

"Lego City" by Rhett
Lego City
Rhett, Bel Air Elementary School

"Mari Copeny" by Eilyn
Mari Copeny
Eilyn, Kenwood Elementary School

This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.

"Mari Copeny" by Loren
Mari Copeny
Loren, Kenwood Elementary School

This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.

"Springtime Bunnies and princesses" by Ella
Springtime Bunnies and Princesses
Ella, Child Development Learning Center

I love seeing princesses on stage at the Ordway!

"Sunisa Lee" by Desi
Sunisa Lee
Desi, Kenwood Elementary School

This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.

"Sunisa Lee" by Nate
Sunisa Lee
Nate, Kenwood Elementary School

This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.

"Sunisa Lee" by Rose
Sunisa Lee
Rose, Kenwood Elementary School

This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.


Grades 10–12

"Bugs!" by Paige
BUGS
Paige, Owatonna High School

There are over 400 bug-like ink blots hung up here! This piece is an homage to cruelty-free bug taxidermy.