WonderWorks Branson announces the winners of its 2nd youth art contest, called OZART. The winners of the contest will have their artwork on display for one year in the OZART: Missouri & Arkansas Youth Artists Gallery, located inside WonderWorks Branson. Winners will also receive four complimentary tickets to WonderWorks so they can see their art on display in the gallery.
Through December 18, 2020, youth in the area were invited to submit their artwork into the contest. The artwork will go on display in the gallery on January 22, 2021. The theme of this year’s contest was “Time to Think,” which encouraged young artists to think and express their thoughts through art. Each artist focused on creating art that is unique in concept, design, and execution. All winning artwork will help to expand the illusion art gallery in a special section that has been created to highlight youth art.
Encouraging youth to engage in art comes with many benefits. According to the National Endowment for the Arts, youth that engage in arts do better in school, are more optimistic, less likely to try drugs, and have higher school attachment. Additionally, youth who engage in art tend to have a higher quality of life, reduced stress and make them feel more involved in the community.
“We are excited to put the artwork from these young artists on display,” added Dent. “Hopefully it encourages them and others to explore more art and express themselves in an artistic manner.”
Art contest submissions will be accepted again in the fall. In addition to the annual youth art contest, WonderWorks Branson offers STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities. They offer STEAM demos throughout, such as an egg drop, bed of nails and the art of origami. Other STEM-related programs offered include virtual learning labs, science fair partnership opportunities, science fun facts and hands-on experiences with each visit.
Additionally, there is a military section that honors those who protect and serve our country. This space highlights STEAM-related job opportunities in the military and showcases some of the technology used in the Army. This section includes interactive exhibits, military artifacts and a theater showing of a short film, titled “American Pride.”
WonderWorks Branson also offers group activities, facilities rentals, homeschool days, birthday parties, scouting days, and sensory days. Located at 2835 W. 76 Country Blvd, it’s the company’s sixth and largest location. Some of the exhibits include a bubble room, Professor Wonder’s adventure, interactive sandbox, illusion art gallery and X-treme 360 bikes. The fun indoor amusement park offers 46,000 square feet of family friendly engaging activities, as well as two cafes. They are open 365 days per year, from 10 am to 9 pm, with varying hours throughout the seasons, and when recognizing holidays and special events for current hours of operations, visit the website: https://www.
COVID-19 safety protocols being taken include reducing capacity, enhanced cleaning efforts, social distancing measures, hand sanitizer stations, employee health screenings, and employee personal protective equipment (PPE). Guests are encouraged to review all safety rules prior to their visit on the web page devoted to COVID-19: https://www.
About WonderWorks
WonderWorks, the upside-down adventure, is a science focused, indoor amusement park for the mind that holds something unique and interesting for visitors of all ages. There are three floors of non-stop “edu-tainment,” with over 100 hands-on and interactive exhibits that serve an educational purpose to challenge the mind and spark the imagination. WonderWorks has locations in Orlando, Pigeon Forge, Myrtle Beach, Panama City Beach, Syracuse and Branson. For more information visit: https://www.
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Source:
National Endowment for the Arts. New NEA Research report shows potential benefits of arts education for at-risk youth. https://www.arts.gov/
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