T-Shirt Art Contest Winner Announced

A Bay Village Middle School student has claimed the top prize in Lake Erie Nature & Science Center’s 2009 T-shirt Art Design Contest. The winning design will be featured on the Center’s 2009 Limited Edition T-shirt, which goes on sale at Family Fun Fest, June 7.

The 11-year-old Bay Middle School student’s drawing featured a vivid trio of animals that all reside at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center: a deer, a fox and a snake. The colorful artwork was chosen from among 14 finalists and more than 65 entries from artists of all ages. Visitors to the Center's website and to the Center helped select the winner by submitting more than 1,100 votes for their favorites.

Development Coordinator Barb Caskey presented Emily with a $100 cash prize this week. She'll also receive a T-shirt featuring her design. T-shirts go on sale to the public at the Center’s annual Family Fun Fest, June 7 from Noon to 4 p.m.