Flint Hills Family Festival
Ordway's annual Festival celebrating the artists in every child
ARTwalk 2023
Celebrating the artist in every child
Experience. Wonder. Together.
The ARTwalk began in 2003 as a way to lift up and celebrate the creativity of young people through a public, curated art exhibition during the Flint Hills Family Festival.
In 2023, students in grades PK through 12 were invited to submit artwork, and all visual art forms were welcome. Six winners were selected for this year’s Festival. Four winners represent their grade band (grades PK–2, 3–5, 6–9, and 10–12). Two winners were selected for the “I Am Ordway” award.
ARTwalk 2023
2023 Winners
Amanda Gorman
Grades PK–2 winner by Jacqueline, Kenwood Elementary School
This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.
Partly Cloudy
Grades 3–5 winner by Rogen, Bel Air Elementary School
Igor
Grades 6–9 winner by Beatrix, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School
Mixed media, drawn up-side down.
Chuckle
Grades 10–12 winner by Luci, SPCPA
Linocut and Acrylic. Made in Wiefelstede, Germany.
Girl in yellow
"I Am Ordway" winner by Reagan, Sartell Middle School
On this piece, I was working on fine tuning my facial drawing skills.
You Matter;
"I Am Ordway" winner by Ella, Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists
The semicolon is a powerful symbol for resilience and strength for those of us who are silently struggling. But our stories are not over just yet.
Grades PK–2
Amanda Gorman
Annabelle, Kenwood Elementary School
This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.
Amanda Gorman
Ethan, Kenwood Elementary School
This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.
Bluebird
Maeda, Pike Lake Kindergarten Center
Greta Thunberg
Hattie, Kenwood Elementary School
This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.
Greta Thunberg
Mira, Kenwood Elementary School
This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.
Ice Skating with Mommy and Puppy
Ella, Child Development and Learning Center
We love seeing Broadway at the Ordway!
Lego City
Rhett, Bel Air Elementary School
Mari Copeny
Eilyn, Kenwood Elementary School
This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.
Mari Copeny
Loren, Kenwood Elementary School
This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.
Springtime Bunnies and Princesses
Ella, Child Development Learning Center
I love seeing princesses on stage at the Ordway!
Sunisa Lee
Desi, Kenwood Elementary School
This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.
Sunisa Lee
Nate, Kenwood Elementary School
This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.
Sunisa Lee
Rose, Kenwood Elementary School
This piece was done as part of a Women's History Month project.
Grades 10–12
BUGS
Paige, Owatonna High School
There are over 400 bug-like ink blots hung up here! This piece is an homage to cruelty-free bug taxidermy.
Festival Strings & Salsa Night
Music, dancing, activities, and food to start the Festival weekend
Family Arts & Culture Day
Dance acts, musical groups, artists, and more at the Festival
