MEA art exhibition celebrates 62nd annual purchase awards
From WILX News 10: https://www.wilx.com/2026/07/29/mea-art-exhibition-celebrates-62nd-annual-purchase-awards
The Michigan Education Association and the Michigan Art Education Association hosted the 62nd annual Art Acquisitions Purchase Awards exhibition, showcasing the artistic work of MEA teachers.
The exhibit featured a variety of media, including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, and jewelry.
Andrew Monroe, an art teacher from Fraser, won best in show. Monroe said the event offers a chance to see educators in a different light.
“I think it’s really special to celebrate people for more than just what we see on the day-to-day, because you learn a lot about people,” Monroe said. “As an art teacher, I learn a lot about my students by looking at their artwork. It’s kind of a window into their life, and that’s evident in the artwork that we see here today as well.”
The MEA Art Committee organized the event with the help of volunteers and a professional juror, who presented awards across various categories.
