The Extension Education Association of Austin County held its annual 2025 Cultural Arts Contest in February. Organized by the Cultural Arts Committee, the event was led by co-chairs Barney Zimmerman of the Bleiblerville EEA and Gaye Farr of the West End EEA. Committee members included Malinda Schramm, Claudia Cieslewicz, and Joan Buenger.
First place winners are as follows: - Joan Buenger/Craft Painting/ Dog house - Jessie Kokemor/Decorated Garments and Accessories Purchased/ Poinsettia Apron - Claudia Cieslewicz/Garments and Accessories Handmade/Reading Pillow Pocket - Veronica Ashorn/Fabric Creations/ White Stuffed Dog - Barney Zimmerman/Fiber Arts/Crocheted Ballerina Bunny - Barney Zimmerman/Needlework/ Autumn Embroidery - Doris Glenwinkel/Jewelry/ Blue and Silver Necklace and Earrings - Barney Zimmerman/Painting- Oils/Bluebonnet from Front Porch - Gaye Farr/ Painting-Watercolors/ Magnolia; Painting-All Others/ Rock Archway; Drawing-Pencil/ Industry Barn - Joan Buenger/Paper/Thinking of You card - Gaye Farr/Digitally Produced Scrapbooks on Computer/Granny Camp - Pat Allee/Photography-Photo Paper Neutral Colors/Snow and Metal Roadrunner; Photography- Photo Paper-Color/Orchid Pink and Orange - Gaye Farr/Photography-any other medium/Castle Ruins The Cultural Arts Contest provides all members with an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills through creative and individualistic expressions.
Participants who placed first or second have qualified for the District Competition, on Thursday, April 10, in Victoria County.
Members present at the Extension Education Association of Austin County annual 2025 Cultural Arts Contest in February are, from left, Jessie Kokemor, Claudia Cieslewicz, Barney Zimmerman, Joan Buenger, Gaye Farr, Pat Allee and Veronica Ashorn. Courtesy photo
