CPA firm supports art program at two schools in Erie and Huron counties

CLEVELAND — Barnes Wendling CPAs, a Northeast Ohio accounting and business advisory firm with offices in Cleveland, Sheffield Village and Sandusky, sponsored a Thanksgiving Art Contest for students in four Northern Ohio elementary schools. Now in its 22nd year, students in grades two to four receive awards and prizes for the best drawing. In addition, the firm donates $500 to each school's art program. "For over 20 years, this is a favorite tradition for us," said Jeffrey Neuman, president at Barnes Wendling CPAs. "We are proud to support local educators and creative students in the communities in which we reside." Artwork is hung throughout each of the firm's offices and staff vote on the top three pieces. Barnes Wendling CPAs hosted an award ceremony at each school to present the winning students with awards and prizes, including individual art supply kits and an ice cream party. The students are very excited at the assemblies to hear who the winners are, and the teachers are appreciative of the funding support for their programs. Three students from Sandusky Central Catholic School were honored Nov. 14 for their artwork: Lucia Farrar took first place, Avery Nimrichter took second place, and Scarlett McCune took third place. Three students at Norwalk Catholic School were honored Nov. 17 for their artwork: Kaitlyn Rospert took first place, Ava Piscitello took second place, and Camden Greenwell took third place. The winning artwork will be featured on the firm's social media channels and on a Thanksgiving holiday card mailed to the firm's clients. Other participating schools include Urban Community School in Cleveland and Brookside Intermediate School in Sheffield Village.