Friends Writing, Art, and Photo Contest
The Friends of Schmeeckle hold an annual Writing, Art and Photo Contest. Visitors to Schmeeckle Reserve who are inspired to take photos, create art, or write about the natural area are invited to submit their work in the contest. The Friends hosts the contest to raise awareness of the Reserve and the Friends group, which supports the natural area. Winners are honored at an opening reception each year.
2023 Arts Contest
The Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve is pleased to announce winners in the tenth annual Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve Writing, Art, and Photo Contest. Thank you to all who participated in honoring winners at the reception on January 26th at the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center.
Winning Entries
Artwork (Adult Level): First place, Gabby Matthews; second place, Tim Swiecki; third place, Anna Bartz.
Photography (Landscape – Beginner Level): First place, Ethan Cowart; second place, Kaylan Nest; third place, Kaitlyn Eiden.
Photography (Landscape – Intermediate/Advanced Level): First place, Jessica Tomaszewski; second place, Sam O’Shasky; third place, Hailey Owen.
Photography (Wildlife- Beginner Level): First place, Marisa Urban; second place, Joe Rietz; third place, Steven J Orlikowski.
Photography (Wildlife- Intermediate/Advanced Level): First place, Rae Henneman; second place, Scott Adamski; third place tie, Stephen Faber and Sarah Hougard.
Photography (Other- Beginner Level): First place, Mick Collins; second place, Elena Schneiderman.
Photography (Other – Intermediate/Advanced Level): First place, Heidi O’Brien; second place, Craig Walkowicz; third place, Aidan Arbaugh.
Writing (Adult): First place, Freesia McKee; second place, Curtis Calcari.
Display Information
Later this spring, all entries from the 2023 contest will be displayed at the Portage County Public Library. More details to come.
Arts Contest Submissions and Winners
Click below to view photo, art, and writing submissions from current and previous years.