Hamilton Place is inviting middle and high school students from across Hamilton County to participate in a unique art contest that will showcase the winner’s artwork on a full size CARTA bus wrap. The winning student will also receive a $500 savings bond from CARTA and $500 in art supplies from National Print Group for his or her class.
The competition, entitled Design a Better World, asks students, “If you could change the world, what would it be?” The Hamilton Place team hopes the program will encourage students to imagine how they could make the world a better place, locally or globally, while inspiring others.
“We believe this art contest will give students a challenging and meaningful opportunity that ignites creativity, passion and purpose among students,” said Dan Wolfe, general manager of Hamilton Place. “The program benefits educators, as well, giving them a means to encourage creativity in a practical, real life example.”
Hamilton Place staff began reaching out to local schools last May and have received a positive response from art teachers thus far, it was stated. Several schools have signed up and the submission deadline has been extended to September 20th. An independent panel of judges representing educators and local artists will review the work and notify the winning student by September 30th. An exhibit featuring all entices will be held at Hamilton Place Mall on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2 and 3, at the Comcast Community Stage, located on the lower level near Belk Woman's Store.
For more information, please call Catharine Wells at 855-5282 ext. 260.