The REALTOR® Good Works Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Williamson County Association of REALTORS® (WCAR), recently held its 2023 Student Art Contest. Williamson County high school students, whether public, private, or home school, were eligible to submit an entry. Eligible categories were charcoal, mixed media, pencil, colored pencil, oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, colored ink, photography and digital art.
A total of sixty-one entries, representing eight high schools, were submitted digitally. A reception was held at WCAR in May for the Top Ten finalists, their families and art teachers. The submitted pieces selected as Top Ten finalists were displayed, and the first, second and third place winners were announced, and check presentations given. The high school art department for each of the Top Ten finalists will also receive matching donations from the REALTOR® Good Works Foundation.
The winners are:
First Place - Luke Campbell, with his photography submission, “Popping Bubble”. Luke received a $1000 prize. Second Place - Daryl Rembinski, with his colored pencil piece, “Vending Machine”. Daryl received a $500 award. Third Place - Alana Naughton, with “Unexpected Guest”, a colored pencil piece. Alana received a $250 award. The remaining seven of the Top Ten finalists, and their respective schools, will each receive a $100 prize. They are identified as:
Lauren Cheung - Franklin HS, Solomon Duncan - Brentwood HS , Lyric Hartman - Grace Christian Academy Haley Hewitt - Independence HS , Avery Nelson - Independence HS , Alice Ramer – Ravenwood HS , Madeline Tompkins - Nolensville HS
“I have been amazed at the talent represented by the submitting artists!” commented Julia Kaehr, Art Contest Chair and Trustee, REALTOR® Good Works Foundation. “We love holding this competition and celebrating with our student artists each year,” stated Amy Tarter, President, REALTOR® Good Works Foundation.
