The Elgin Arts Association gave awards to 12 young artists, presented scholarships to three local high school seniors and recognized four local art teachers with the new Pearls of Education Award at the 2019 Pearls of Youth Art Show on April 13 and 14 at The Clever Tiger.
This annual event showcases artwork from students in the Elgin, Coupland and McDade school districts, as well as homeschool students, and this year received more than 200 pieces from students ranging in age from three to 18 years old.
Artwork included drawings, paintings, watercolor, photography, digital, embroidery, clay and mixed media, among others, expressing ...