GAC presents banners to youth artists

Proudly displaying their own copies of the banner designs that currently adorn downtown Greencastle light poles are (from left) Heath Livingston of North Putnam Middle School, Liz Kavanaugh of Greencastle Middle School, Logan Hamm of South Putnam Middle School and Ryanne Clark of Cloverdale Middle School.

Banner Graphic/JARED JERNAGAN

Greencastle Arts Council recently presented four local youth artists with banners that displayed their designs on light poles around the Putnam County Courthouse and adjacent streets.

“We ART Putnam County” Banner Campaign kicked off on Feb. 9 and concluded with a celebration event honoring all those who sponsored, contributed and worked toward this project.

Students were encouraged to create a design that represents their own community and would promote tourism within the county. The judges selected one winning design from each local middle school that represented various attractions within Putnam County. In all, 84 entries were received.

Representing North Putnam Middle School is Heath Livingston, and his design of “Silos and Corn.”

Representing Greencastle Middle School is Liz Kavanaugh and her design of “Four Arches, Covered Bridge and Peony.”

Representing South Putnam Middle School is Logan Hamm and his design of “Buzz Bomb.”

Representing Cloverdale Middle School is Ryanne Clark and her design of “Skate Park.”

“This project was the work of many people within our county,”said Rachel Curtis, the GAC board member who chaired the project. “When we collaborate together on projects like this, we all gain a sense of pride within our community. It’s a wonderful way to support the talents of our local youth by showcasing their designs for the public to view.”

The banners will be on display throughout the summer.

The Greencastle Arts Council also thanked the Putnam County Community Foundation, which sponsored the light pole banner project, and the Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Tri Kappa for sponsoring the over-the-street banners.

Without the collaboration of these sponsors this project would not be possible.

Attendees were GAC board members; Mayor Bill Dory and Linda Huber, City of Greencastle; Dean Gambill, Putnam County Community Foundation; Eric Freeman, Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau; Kathryn Dory, Tri Kappa; Amy Robinson, Greencastle Middle School; Matt McClelland, Putnam County Public Library; Alex Chamberlain and Leah Vires, judges; and the four artists and their parents.