Fenton Art Glass sponsors art contest

The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH

WILLIAMSTOWN - In celebration of Fenton Art Glass' 100th anniversary, the company sponsored an art contest for Williamstown High School students.

More than 60 pieces of artwork were submitted for the contest, following the theme "Fenton - the Next 100 Years." Fenton Art Glass honored Williamstown art students at a reception in the Fenton Museum on May 17.

The first place winner, Taylor Woolwine, received an Apple I-Pod Shuffle. The second place award winner was Whitney Cleland. Third place was awarded to Brandon Emerick. Second and third place recipients each received a Fenton T-shirt.

An additional 12 students received honorable mention: Wendy Farr, Mollie Grandick, Genie Koerner, Joseph Marshall, Megan Smith, John McCullough, Dana Wrubleski, Katie Billups, Chelsea McDermott, Mike Cullum, Andrew Keith and Theresa Koerner. Each student receiving honorable mention was presented with a piece of Fenton glass. All students received a certificate of participation. A reception for the parents and students followed the awards ceremony.

The winning entries will be on display at Fenton Art Glass during the Fenton 100th anniversary celebration July 29 to Aug. 2. For more information go to, www.fentoncentennial.com.

Creating art glass for a century, Fenton Art Glass Co. represents American handcrafted glass artistry, according to a press release.

Fenton is known for its wide range of colors, handpainting and handcrafting. Three generations of Fenton family members remain active in the business and continue an American glassmaking tradition begun in 1905.