National Student Art Competition 4-8 Winners
Gallery
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First Place
The Need to Mend
"The White House has a very rich and important history. From its construction in 1792, it has represented America, and our values as we know it. Unfortunately, as of late our country has been separated, and this painting represents that. Between the unjust murder of people of color to the problematic ideals that are still circulated today, I’m sure we can all reason that this is an issue. No matter your political opinion, or your race or ethnicity, the harsh truth is, we need to get better.”
Allie from Michigan -
Second Place
The Lasting American Legacy of the White House
“George Washington choosing the site of the White House and its construction with help from enslaved workers - this shows early White House history. First Ladies Abigail Adams, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Dolley Madison show strong characters in their roles. The nuclear arms treaty represents times of hope and future peace in foreign affairs. Sheep grazing on the lawn during the First World War shows Americans can have ingenuity. President Lincoln's funeral shows a hard time in United States. The White House still stands, representing a lasting legacy of America and its defining moments."
Kendra from Ohio -
Third Place
A Nation of Colors
“This drawing depicts the artwork of three different artists that have their work in the White House: Jacob Lawrence's The Builders, Albert Bierstadt's Butterfly, and Alma Thomas's Resurrection. The drawing is done with pencil, pen, and markers. It is split up into four different sections, each of which is the artist's patterns and one of the normal White House. I chose to use lots of colors because history has changed to become more diverse and inclusive.”
Morgan from Virginia
This gallery includes the winners of the 4-8 grade section of the National Student Art Competition 2021.
