2nd Annual AAPI Heritage Month Memphis
K-12 Student Art Competition
Student Art Contest Winners
Under the theme "Celebrate AAPI Stories, Traditions, and Identity," the featured artwork reflects the rich diversity and experiences of the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community as well as AAPI cultural influence more broadly. This annual art competition is open to all K-12 students in Memphis and Shelby County. A panel of judges evaluated submissions based on creativity, skill, and theme. Top entries not only receive prizes but are also featured a community exhibit at Cossitt Library on view from April 28th through May 16th and are highlighted in the Saddle Creek gallery from May 17th-June 15th.
Join us at the receptions (free & open to the public) for each exhibition:
Cossitt Library on May 7th 6:00pm-7:30pm and Saddle Creek on May 24th 4pm-6pm.
Awardees
K-2nd Grade Category
1st Place
The Dragon
Lane Smith, 2nd grade
Teacher: Pamela Anderson, Farmington Elem.
3rd-5th Grade Category
1st Place
To The Rising Sun
Lydia Lockley, 5th grade
Teacher: Pamela Anderson, Farmington Elem.
2nd Place
Roots and Waves-Honoring Nature and Tradition in AAPI Heritage
Katherine Wyrsch, 4th grade
Teacher: Cory Hogel, Crosswind Elementary
3rd Place
The Koi Fish: Jewel of the Asian Valleys
Gavyn Fayette, 5th grade
Teacher: Cory Hogel, Crosswind Elementary
Honorable Mention (not pictured)
Envelopes in the Sky
Alina Vo, 4th grade
Teacher: Corey Hogel, Crosswind Elementary
6th-9th Grade Category
1st Place
A Sunset Heritage
Anasyn Gary, 7th grade
Teacher: Alexis Scruggs, Dexter K-8 School
2nd Place
Spirit of the Koi Pond
Evangeline Viorritto, 9th grade,
Teacher: Katie Jones, Bowie Reading and Learning School
10th-12th Grade Category
1st Place
Frayed and Whole
Meiya Rollins, 12th grade
Teacher: Melanie Anderson, Arlington High School
2nd Place
Sumo Grandeur
Ty Kiggins, 10th grade
Teacher: Pamela Anderson, Houston High School
3rd Place
Mellow Water
Lena Le, 11th grade
Teacher: Ariel Cobbert, The Collegiate School of Memphis
Honorable Mention
Serenity
Leen Khaio, 10th grade
Teacher: Pamela Anderson, Houston High School
