Size: 11" x 14"
Medium: Watercolor
Artist: Allison Hennie
Inspired by: "The Blue Bunny" by the 1st - 2nd grade team from Artemus Ward School
Suggested Value: $250.00

"I enjoyed the whimsy of the poem! The spirit of the poem and reference to a bunny also made me think of Alice in Wonderland and the open-mindedness of children."

Allison Hennie is a Cleveland native with a passion for people, places and the arts. Hennie is a practicing architect who enjoys watercolors, climbing, and pie for breakfast.

Size: 11"x17"
Medium: Graphite on paper and ink
Artist: Tom Masaveg
Inspired By: "The Blue Bunny" by the Artemus Ward 1st -2nd grade team
Suggested Value: $200.00

"During this time in society, I felt uplifted by the innocence and whimsy of this poem. I wanted to create something less serious than what I normally create and be apart of that joy with a piece that is true to my style but influenced by an appreciation for the cute things in life that heal and offer peace."

Tom Masaveg has roots in Cleveland and has branched out to live for years in 3 Ohio forests during a transformative stage in his life that eventually led him back to the city to focus on a mission to connect urban people with the benefits of nature. His art is always emotional, often a bit dark though it doesn't feel that way as he creates it. Tom works to show balance between dark and light, often in the human form blended with plant biology. There are almost always archetypal themes hidden in his work due to his efforts to embed universal truth into drawings that he hopes people will find meaning from regardless of their space and time.

Size: 11" x 14" (framed)
Medium: Digital Illustration
Artist: Danielle Rueger-Miroewski
Inspired by: "The Blue Bunny" by Artemus Ward 1st - 2nd-grade team
Suggested Value: $95.00

"When I read The Blue Bunny, I could immediately see Bert in my mind and was excited to bring him to life. Life Bert, I also like to play and drink pop."

Danielle is a Cleveland-based illustrator/designer who specializes in the cute, fun, and colorful. Her greatest joy is illustrating children's books - she loves bringing characters and stories to life! When not working, you could probably find her out in nature, traveling with her partner, or playing with her pets - a rescue husky mix named Emma, a black cat named Peekaboo, and a tabby kitten named Olive.

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Size: 22" tall, 12" x20" wide
Medium: Clay
Artist: Bill York
Inspired by: "The Blue Bunny" by the Artemus Ward 1st-2nd grade team
Suggested Value: $500.00

"The visual images of the poem were very easy to latch onto. This was a beautiful, simple poem that brings a bunny to life. I have worked with art and children and enjoy interpreting how they see the world."

Bill York's first memory, when he was too young to even know what he was remembering, he drew pictures in the dirt. He was always creating, he has always been an artist and enjoy teaching even more. He is a stone carving, ceramic artist who majored in sculpture and minored in drawing, with a fine arts degree.

Size: 14" x 14"
Medium: Acrylic and watercolor paint
Artist: Adria Chavers
Inspired by: "We Are" by Artemus Ward 6th - 8th Grade Team
Suggested Value: $120.00

"We Are, inspired by 'We Are', displays a student, looking up into the night sky, illuminated by the bright, shining stars. I loved the clear visualization of a young student, looking up, with hopes and dreams, and endless possibilities."

Adria Chavers, Owner/Artist of A.C.Creativity, is a lover of all arts. Her business began in 2020 as a platform for creative expression for all, and since then, has grown! She has been featured in VoyageOhio, Canvas Rebel, and Julia de Burgos.

Size: 28" x 28"
Medium: Fabric (Quilted wall hanging)
Artist: Ellen Giglia
Inspired By: "We Are" by Artemus Ward 6th - 8th Grade Team
Suggested Value: $150.00

"'We Are' spoke to me of the bright future ahead for these students. They know the path forward requires they remain focused, but they also know they are up to the task. I chose to use their words to create a wall hanging that reflects their powerful message."

As a retiree, Ellen Giglia enjoys spending her time quilting and pursuing other crafts. She tries to challenge herself to explore new techniques and processes.

Size: 12"x12"
Medium: Fiber
Artist: Joyce Morrow Jones
Inspired by: "If I Could Change the World" by the Artemus Ward 3rd - 5th Grade Team
Suggested Value: $150.00

"Our children need to be affirmed in their ability to recognize their individual and collective gifts to make a difference in the world."

Joyce Morrow Jones is a mixed-media fiber and sculpture artist weaving the art of storytelling through her creations. She is Inspired by transformational stories of women in their journey through life, history, and cultural traditions.

Size: 11.75"x 13.75"
Medium: Mixed Media
Artist: David Whiteman
Inspired by: "If I Could Change the World" by the Artemus Ward 3rd - 5th grade team
Suggested Value: $350.00

"There are many things that can make changing the world seem daunting. Today's youth is faced with an overwhelming number of obstacles that can easily deter them from realizing and believing in their true potential. This poem has hope and expresses a desire to change the world for the better. The "If" in the title inspired me to create a piece that shows a darker world that is being changed for the better by the simple touch of a single youth. There is no "If", You Can Change the World!"

David Whiteman's work uses a multitude of pours and layered hand-painted marks, resulting in intricate images that are both controlled and organic in appearance. With strategic color choice and adjustment in density, he creates numerous layers that show depth. Another quality of his work, that ties in the more loose elements, is meticulous hand painting. This detailed work brings a dimensional, organic, and atmospheric presence to his paintings. By layering carefully painted lines and shapes the uncontrolled is tied to its opposite.

Size: 16" x 24"
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Artist: Tom Desko
Inspired By: "Snow is Coming" by Aramis from Artemus Ward School
Suggested Value: $450.00

"My choice of poem reminded me of the unpredictable Cleveland winter weather. The insightful, young poet effectively captured the sense of a snow warning."

Tom Desko is a Cleveland-based artist (originally from Youngstown, OH) and he has been painting for over 40 years. His paintings are mostly watercolor and acrylic still-life and landscape but he enjoys the challenge of creating abstract works. Each piece he produces, for himself or by request, is a unique expression of a story. He would love to hear one of yours and possibly share one of his.

Size: 14"x14"
Medium: Encaustic Wax
Artist: Dawn Tekler
Inspired by: "The Snow is Coming" By Aramis from Artemus Ward School
Suggested Value: $275.00

"[I liked] his honesty about winter in Cleveland."

Dawn Tekler (b. South Bend, Indiana) earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Cleveland Institute of Art with a major in Photography and a minor in Video and Film History. Currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio. You can visit her gallery at 78th Street Stuidos #113.