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NLAA celebrates young artists in November

Posted 11/23/22

ELY - The Northern Lakes Arts Association (NLAA)November art show, entitled “Celebrating Our Youths,” featured artwork from over 30 young artists from Ely and the surrounding areas. In …

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NLAA celebrates young artists in November

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ELY - The Northern Lakes Arts Association (NLAA)November art show, entitled “Celebrating Our Youths,” featured artwork from over 30 young artists from Ely and the surrounding areas. In creating this art show, NLAA Director, Ian Francis Lah, was able to secure a private donation to develop scholarships for art supplies to help foster and support these young blossoming artists. Lah believes that it is essential to uplift artists at this age. He says, “By doing so, you open the door to a creative life that is rich and fulfilling. The impact of art shows like this can be long-lasting.” Lah said he remembers when a piece of his artwork was shown at the old Pamida (now Zup’s grocery store) when he was a child and how that opportunity unlocked a door of expression and creativity within him. He hopes that through events like this, area youth will feel supported and celebrated for their artistic accomplishments. A reception to celebrate the young artists was held on Friday, Nov. 11, at Ely’s Historic State Theater. At the event, scholarships were awarded to nine young artists for Best In Show and Runner-Up. Those winners included: Best-In-Show Scholarship Winners: Lauren Rehbein, Rosemary Schlosser, Violet Udovich and Runner-Up-Scholarship Winners:Lucy Lutthens, ChloyAnn Ridings, Asa Toddie, Fiona Olson, Juliana, Lamontagne, and Ivy Ohlhauser.