COORDINATORS
Angie Willsea
Scholastics Coordinator
Pam Farris
Volunteer Coordinator
Sharon Rouse
Exhibitions Coordinator
After 30 years of teaching, Pam has now retired and is enjoying making art and supporting the art community. She was the Chair of Artsource 2009-2016 which is a professional development group for art teachers. In 1995, Pam was a co-director of Scholastics, before the internet was a convenience. Currently, Pam is the assistant director of Next Gallery in the 40 West art district. Even though she has taught most art mediums, mosaic is the one that she is passionate about. Her mosaics are in 2 types: narrative and historical. Pam travels all over the world including some interesting places like Mongolia, Egypt and Morocco.
Sharon Rouse has dedicated her life to art education and supporting young artists. Over her 25-year teaching career in both public and private schools, she taught visual arts to students in grades K–12 and regularly submitted student work to the Scholastic Art Awards, championing creative expression in the classroom. After retiring, she continued shaping the next generation of educators by supervising student art teachers at Metropolitan State University for five years. Sharon holds degrees from the University of Colorado and the University of Northern Colorado. A passionate museum educator, she has volunteered at the Denver Art Museum for over 44 years as a docent, where she continues to lead tours, develop programming, and facilitate teacher workshops for audiences of all ages. Her commitment to youth in the arts also includes more than 30 years of involvement with the Scholastic Art Awards—first as a teacher submitting student work and now as a longtime volunteer with the Colorado Art Awards as the Exhibition Coordinator. Known for her joyful spirit, deep commitment to the arts, and lasting impact on Colorado’s art education community, Sharon remains a beloved figure and inspiring advocate for creativity in education.
Eva Nobels
Ambassador Coordinator
Eva Nobles is a communications and design professional passionate about using creativity for the public good. Her artistic journey began as soon as she could hold a paintbrush, and she started submitting work to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in middle school. She honed her skills at McCallum Fine Arts Academy in Austin, Texas, focusing on visual arts. Eva earned her bachelor’s degree in Advertising with a minor in International Studies from Texas State University, determined to use design and communication to inform and uplift communities. After moving to Denver, Eva joined the Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center, where she was introduced to the Colorado Art Awards. She now coordinates the student ambassador program, helping young artists grow through mentorship and real-world experience. Eva currently supports corporate relations at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), continuing her mission to make impactful communication accessible, engaging, and community-driven.
Adelyn Westfall
Ambassador Coordinator
Adelyn Westfall is a Communication Design major at Metropolitan State University of Denver with a minor in Animation and Illustration. She has always been drawn to the art world and has held the same dream since childhood: to one day work as an artist for Disney. That early passion shaped her creative path and continues to guide her interest in design, storytelling, and visual communication. Before attending MSU Denver, Adelyn was concurrently enrolled at Red Rocks Community College through the Warren Tech Graphic Design program, where she strengthened her technical skills and developed confidence in her creative abilities. She began her involvement with the Colorado Art Awards as a Student Ambassador and later became the Ambassador Coordinator, where she also contributed to the program’s graphic design. Adelyn’s work is guided by creativity, community, and a commitment to growth. She continues to expand her skills in digital media, illustration, and animation as she works toward a career that blends design, storytelling, and meaningful visual experiences.
