Jerry Tollfison Open for Art Criticism
Ohio Art Education Association

Dear Parents of Ryan Jablonske (Newton D. Baker, gr. 6)

On behalf of the Ohio Art Education Association I would like to inform you that your child, Ryan Jablonske has received third place (grade 4-6 category) in the Jerry Tollfison Open for Art Criticism.  The level of your child’s writing was chosen as exceptional and should be commended.

You, your child, teacher and guests are invited to attend the OAEA Youth Art Month awards ceremony scheduled for Saturday, March 1, at the State Teacher Retirement System of Ohio, 275 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio.  Registration will begin at 12:00 p.m.

Each year the Ohio Art Education Association wishes to provide a forum where children have an opportunity to express their thoughts about art and to develop a stronger understanding about the meaning of art. 

The Art Criticism Open allows student to construct meaning and value to works of art and to look at how art inspires and acknowledges their personal thoughts about art based on what they have learned.  I commend the teachers who have inspired your child to reach the high potential for expression evidenced in their thoughtful reflections.

If you are unable to attend the awards ceremony your child will receive their award from their art teacher at a later date.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jan Fedorenko

Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open Chair 

cc: Sherri Pittard (visual arts teacher, Newton D. Baker)