MAC Banner Contest concludes
The results are in for the Mineral Area Council on the Arts annual Art in Bloom Banner Contest.
The 11th annual contest had 2,386 submissions, 139 more entries than the 2024 contest. For the 2025 theme of “When I Grow Up,” young artists submitted creative entries in the form of astronauts, veterinarians, musicians, and more!
“The creativity of these artists was truly inspiring,” said MACOA Executive Director Tiffany Gallaher. “The growth of this program speaks volumes about the passion and dedication of young artists in our community.”
From the nearly 2,400 submissions, more than 350 student-designed banners have been selected to be displayed in 10 towns in the region. This light pole banner contest was made possible by generous sponsors, including First State Community Bank, Belgrade State Bank, Unico Bank, Ozarks Federal Savings and Loan, City of Farmington, and more.
The banners will be hung in Arcadia Valley, Bismarck, Bonne Terre, Caledonia, Desloge, Farmington, Frankclay, Fredericktown, Park Hills, and Potosi. Gallaher expressed her appreciation to all the students, teachers and sponsors who helped make this contest a huge success.
“Your creativity is shaping our community, one banner at a time,” she said. “This project is a testament to the talent and imagination of our region’s youth.” Gallaher added that the banners add beauty to the area’s towns and celebrate the dreams and aspirations of the next generation.
“Each banner represents a young artist’s vision of their future, reminding us of the power of creativity and ambition,” she said.
Once the banners are all hung, Gallaher encourages the communities to enjoy the students’ inspiring works of art.
“Congratulations to all the students who participated and especially to those whose artwork will be featured,” she said. “Thank you for sharing your dreams with us.” Updates on when and where the banners will be installed will be announced on MACOA’s website and Facebook page.
The winning students include the following:
Arcadia Valley
Charlotte Underhill, 6; Gwendolyn Blaty, 6; Vanna Fox, 7; Oaklen Miller, 7; Magnolia White, 8; Makynlee Lukefahr, 8; Marcus Waddell, 8; Kaylee Scherer, 8; Lylah Miller, 9; Amelia Buckman, 9; Raylan Wadlow, 10; Sophie Turner, 10; Vayda Murphy, 11; Claire Hopper, 11; Alexis Waddell, 11; Addison Stone, 11; Lilly May Martin, 12; Hank Turner, 12; Ryan Hampton, 12; Paisley Baldwin, 12; Colton Dunn, 12; Bailee Luye, 13; Amira Sitzes, 13; Jaydin Kline, 14; Janell Carter, 14; Saphirra Johnson, 14; Eva Williams, 15; Elizabeth Moyer, 15; Mackenzie Wells, 15; Hattie Vinyard, 15; Dakota Smith, 16; Nadia Parker, 16; Jaelyn Lindsey, 16; Skylar Romines, 17; Aubrey Skaggs, 17; Dakota Cooper, 17; and Annabel Burd, 18.
Bismarck
Charlotte Vance, 5; Cameron Pearl, 6; Natalie Jellinek, 6; Avery McCrorey, 7; Stone White, 7; Nora Hassell, 8; Arlo Lewis, 8; Truman Conway, 8; Laila McKinney, 8; Aria Helms, 9; Nolan Hoskin, 9; Sam Garling, 9; Tyler Murphy, 9; Aurora Lewis, 10; Carr Rodgers, 10; Walker Michel, 10; Makaylee Koenig, 11; Leena Holifield, 11; Hadley Conway, 12; Carlee Bower, 14; Laney Dee, 14; Chloe Belknap, 14; Britney Theiss, 15; Brianna Theiss, 15; Aubrey Smith, 16; Kristiana Masters, 16; Keaton Sadler, 17; Ean Bone, 17; Angel Sansoucie, 18; and Karlee Fisher, 18.
Caledonia
Ava Eddelman, 6; Gracelynn Sadler, 7; Kinsey Sadler, 8; Kinlee Johnston, 8; Karr Juliette, 9; Lainey Forbes, 9; Taylor Vandergriff, 9; Alaina Brakefield, 9; Blake Barton, 10; Diana Bridgeman, 10; Kiley Sadler, 10; Harmony Lucy, 11; Hunter Heady, 11; Waylon LaFore, 11; Annelise Serrano, 12; Heidi DeClue, 12; and Bria Barton, 14.
Farmington
George Vinson, 5; Lila Vinson, 5; Jenna Griffin, 5; Laura Carrow, 5; Kylie Crider, 5; Ethan Schrock, 5; Jupiter Nickles, 5; Lila Smith, 5; Amelia Menjoulet, 6; Karoline Dotson, 6; Cooper Griggs, 6; Lucy Lietzau-Mourer, 6; Cora Aubuchon, 6; Bronson Mosier, 6; Grayson Harris, 6; Sawyer Sansoucie, 6; Jaleigh Tucker, 6; Atleigh Busenbark, 6; Greyson Russell, 6; Aydrian Huskay, 6; Nora Nicholson, 6; Ezekiel Bisch, 6; Caroline Heberlie, 6; Finley Lay, 6; Jameson Stogsdill, 6; McKenzie Petty, 6; Meyer Adkins, 7; Witten Leadbetter, 7; Violet Fuller, 7; Anna Reinitz, 7; Allie Becerra, 7; Lily Wampler, 7; Arthur Wells, 7; Sophia Reynolds, 7; Isla Wilks, 7; Margaret Medley, 7; Lily Sparkman, 7; Skylar Beatte, 7; Niyah Sancegraw, 7; Lennix Parker, 7; Kenadie Eaton, 8; Jadzia Bonilla, 8; Bristol Asher, 8; Maren Marler, 8; Myla Martin, 8; Anna Euseeva, 8; Paizley Neal, 8; Grant Wichman, 8; Evelyn Cornelius, 8; Aubrey Woodard, 8; Hailey Pratt, 8; Lane Corley-Todtenhaupt, 8; Madelyn Bieller, 8; Zaya House, 8; Elliett Boyer, 8; Kiersten Voyles, 8; Kayson Peiffer, 8; Lizzie Eck, 8; Liam Reeves, 8; Gwen Mosier, 8; Walter Kimrey, 8; Audrey Lee, 9; Audrey Pavely, 9; Tenley Voyles, 9; Isabella Denny, 9; Emma Nielsen, 9; Elliot Wilson, 9; Scarlett Murdock, 9; Erin King, 9; Kadence Baker, 9; Rosalynn Phelps, 9; Gioliana Carvajal, 9; Lenni Sleeinmetz, 9; Abel Cawvey, 9; Lakin Faenger, 9; Cecelia Berkbigler, 9; Logan Parks, 9; Betty Wright, 9; Lydia Carr, 9; Connor Wilson, 9; Cordelia Bertram, 9; Kaitlyn Schrock, 9; Cadee Monrotus, 9; Kamden Thompson, 9; Mila Kirby, 9; Jack Schweiss, 10; Harper Bonnell, 10; Doris Brannam, 10; Crew Bell, 10; Sofia Figueroa, 10; Hadleigh Keller, 10; Peyton Elders, 10; Connor King, 10; Bucklei Herzog, 10; Brooklynn Price, 10; Acia Halbrook, 10; Manny Cornelius, 10; Ziva Robertson, 10; Nola Hance, 10; Sadie Schneider, 10; Cole Adams, 11; Ella Jane Spence, 11; Elaina Kirby, 11; Mia Harsley, 11; Di Phan, 11; Veda Benz, 11; Ally Franklin, 11; Boe Brock, 11; Lucas Wolo, 11; Ice Pultz, 11; Stella Gaines, 12; Sela Hartman, 12; Anabella Prince, 12; Lucas Berkbigler, 12; Daisy Griffin, 12; Zayden Sullivan, 12; Oliviah Wilkins, 12; Aviana Kerr, 13; Kenley Gurman, 13; Brickee Wyatt, 13; Ava Grindstaff, 13; Lakota Sudneyer, 13; Emma Owens, 13; Paola Flores, 13; Allina Deer, 14; Ella Burkart, 14; Lincoln Finch, 14; Aubrey Bonnell, 14; Emma Killian, 14; Olivia Moore, 14; Addison Dement, 14; Elena Castro, 14; Colton Stevens, 14; Madison Wilfong, 15; Bella Pigg, 15; Layton Massey, 15; Ava Duffe, 15; Alexandria Hartley, 16; Brayden Werner, 16; Alex Viner, 16; Ally Boyd, 16; Meilyn Grioshabet, 17; Bailey McDaniel, 17; Lex Counts, 17; Savannah Walker, 17; Keagan Bishop, 18; Surina Kennedy, 18; Luis Hernandez-Hein, 19; Landyn Pratt, 18; and Kenzie Drinnin, 18.
Frankclay
Sophie Prusia, 5; Harper Lucas, 5; Ava Warren, 6; Kylah Frierson, 6; Everleigh Crump, 6; Myla Queen, 6; Terrie Radford, 7; Eli Boyer, 7; Octavia Mayfield, 7; Liliana Brewster, 7; Rylie Hyde, 8; Harper Walbert, 8; Easton Crocker, 8; Memphis Evans, 9; Addisyn Stegall, 9; Sophia Sitton, 9; Peyton Robbins, 9; Gabby Barton, 9; Hunter Arnold, 9; Taya Watts, 10; Teagan Glore, 10; Ryder Ragsdale, 10; Laurabelle Crump, 10; Zaiden Dixon, 11; Hadley Hobbs, 12; Charlie Collins, 11; Abigail Rogers, 16; and Ava Clifton, 18.
Fredericktown
Koven Hafner, 6; Studson Kelly, 6; Clark Miller, 7; Tobias Jones, 7; Peyton Wallace, 8; Cora Miller, 9; Abigail Gibbs, 12; and Julia Miller, 13.
Park Hills
Ruger Calvird, 5; Lena Compton, 5; Lincoln Comfort, 6; Hazel Reed, 6; Chebry Propst, 6; Kennedy Smith, 7; Joel Mosier, 7; Declan Tesnow, 7; Liam Bryan, 8; Judah Thomure, 8; Maycee Wampler, 8; Jayda Blunt, 9; Brody Naanas, 9; Tate Joseph, 10; Leo Underwood, 10; Harper Kell, 11; Ryan Yount, 12; Parker Tripp, 12; Brynn Cooper, 13; and Briley Wright, 14.
Potosi
Shayna Medley, 5; Lexa Medley, 7; Eric Pierce, 9; Luxie Helms, 9; Hope King, 10; Millie Vance, 10; Callie Kay Bouse, 10; Chevelle Vance, 11; Cataleena Montague, 11; Penelope Bowen, 12; Tyler Adams, 12; Clara Vance, 12; Lukas McMahan, 13; Koraleana, Pinkley, 13; Averie Cox, 13; Bryck Hines, 14; Charvi Patel, 14; Dakota Wood, 14; Alexis Bergsieker, 14; and Kendra Benson, 14.
Bonne Terre/Desloge
Bianca Ferrell, Lucas Courtaway, Amelia Henderson, Carli Pope, Davie Michael Miles, Asher Strange, Sinovia Hurst, Kaiden Lester, Brooklynn Parker, Ian Dusser. Shae McLain-Russel. Nolan Simon. Nicole Darnell, Riley Williams, Tymber Dyer, Tessa Lawson Garrett Bannister, Charlee Clark, Peyton Rodriguez, Aerolynn Lee, Sadie Hill, Danleigh Kopp, Forrest Harris, Noah Hensel. Joel Borgmann, Brody Kuykendall, Skylar Gammon, Jaycee Hackworth, Ruby Krutsinger, Peyton Burton, Shelby Brewer, Knowledge Roberts, Midori Ahlersmeyer, Korbin Thurston, Pearl Pasternak, Ellyanna Batson, Aliyah Muro, Emma Mahaney, Brynlee AuBuchon, Jaycee Ann Smith, Lydia Conway, Nellie Kearns, Leah Wyatt, Summer Stewart, Layla Melody Miles, Peyton Barnett, Mylee Brown, Olivia Nipper, Gwen Hegney, Presley Rains, Tryniti Griffin; Madee Schauster, Abbigale Kirchner, Allegra Williams, Garrett Shackelford, Ava Sens, Madilyn Wills, Makaila Rose Kupferschmid and Isabelle Leeds.
