On April 26th, our Extension Community Association (ECA) held its annual cultural arts competition.  There were a wide variety of entries and those which one first place in each category will advance to the district level.  We are thankful for our ECA members and the many things they contribute to our communities in Surry County.  The Cultural Arts Event lets our members showcase their many talents each year.  If you have questions about or interest in joining one of the local ECA groups, please give our office a call at 336-401-8025.

Our N.C. Cooperative Extension, Surry County Center congratulates all of those who participated in this year's Cultural Arts Event and gives a special shout-out to those who won their category and will represent us at the district competition.

Surry County Winners for 2024 were

Sewing-Clothing-                           1^st Place --Rhonda Glidewell         Red& yellow little girls play outfit

Sewing-Home Furnishings-           1^st Place --Rhonda Glidewell         Christmas Nativity Wall-hanging

Knitting-                                         1^st Place—Peggy Lawson               Pastel Baby Blanket

Crocheting-                                    1^st Place—Peggy Folk                      Dish Cloths

                                                       2^nd Place—Rhonda Glidewell        Hat

Craft Re-cycling-                             ^st Place—Margaret Rakes            Crushed Can Door Decoration

                                                        2^nd Place—Marilyn Geiger             Pizza Pan Grateful Heart Decoration

                                                        3^rd Place—Carol Jessup                  Pizza Pan Barn Scene

Heritage Skills-                                1^st Place—Carol Halldorson          Broom Straw Broom

Nature Craft-                                   1^st Place—Marion Venable            Corn Cob Garland

                                                         2^nd Place—Carol Halldorson         Pinecone Wreath

                                                          3^rd Place—Rhonda Glidewell        Pinecone Flower on Canvas

Flower Arrangement-                        1^st Place—Marilyn Geiger              Wash Tape Flower Arrangement

                                                          2^nd Place—Peggy Folk                     Pizza Pan Decoration

                                                          3^rd Place—Jane Snow                     Grapevine wreath

Christmas Decorations-                    1^st Place—Marion Venable            Gnome Santa Ornament

                                                           2^nd Place—Carol Halldorson         Pinecone Ornaments

                                                           3^rd Place—Judy Davis                  Clothespin Snowflake

Jewelry-                                             1^st Place—Judy Davis                   Fiber/Yarn Necklace

Scrapbooking-                                   1^st Place—Rhonda Glidewell         Family Heritage Music & Brothers

Papercraft-                                         1^st Place—Margaret Rakes            Notecards

                                                           2^nd Place—Rhonda Glidewell        Paper Quilling

Miscellaneous-                                  1^st Place—Freida Love                     4 Season Pumpkins

                                                          2^nd Place—Sara Bryant                   Truck Wall Decorations

                                                         3^rd Place—Rhonda Glidewell        Shell Creatures

Acrylic Painting-                                 1^st Place—Jane Snow                      Pumpkin

                                                         2^nd Place—Gail Shelton                  Tree with Pink Flowers

Other Fine Art-                                 1st Place—Rhonda Glidewell         Rooster

Photography-                                    1^st Place—Marilyn Geiger              Flower & Butterfly

                                                         2^nd Place—Juanita Gillespie           Sunset

Quilt-                                                1^st Place—Gloria Bryant                 Gold, Brown, Tan Lap Quilt with Cross  

Poetry-                                             1^st Place—Rhonda Glidewell         Easter at Moose’s Roost

DISTRICT WINNERS UPDATE!

2024 District Culture Arts Winners

Sewing-Clothing-                           1^st Place --Rhonda Glidewell         Red& yellow little girls play outfit

Knitting-                                           2nd Place—Peggy Lawson               Pastel Baby Blanket

Crocheting-                                     3rd Place—Peggy Folk                      Dish Cloths

Craft Re-cycling-                             1^st Place—Margaret Rakes            Crushed Can Door Decoration

Heritage Skills-                                1^st Place—Carol Halldorson          Broom Straw Broom

Nature Craft-                                   3rd Place—Marion Venable            Corn Cob Garland

Flower Arrangement-                        1^st Place—Marilyn Geiger              Wash Tape Flower Arrangement

Jewelry-                                             2nd Place—Judy Davis                   Fiber/Yarn Necklace

Scrapbooking-                                   1^st Place—Rhonda Glidewell         Family Heritage Music & Brothers

Papercraft-                                         2nd Place—Margaret Rakes            Notecards

Acrylic Painting-                                 1^st Place—Jane Snow                      Pumpkin

Other Fine Art-                                 3rd Place—Rhonda Glidewell         Rooster

Photography-                                    1^st Place—Marilyn Geiger              Flower & Butterfly

Quilt-                                                1^st Place—Gloria Bryant                 Gold, Brown, Tan Lap Quilt with Cross  

Poetry-                                             1^st Place—Rhonda Glidewell         Easter at Moose’s Roost

Short Story-                                      1^st Place—Rhonda Glidewell         The Violinist