7 AISD Students Earn Awards in Wells Fargo Art Contest

Art of the Heart … The theme encouraged students to explore the beat of their own hearts.

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[dropcap color=”#888″ type=”square”]T[/dropcap]he Society for the Performing Arts announced the winners of the 18th Annual Wells Fargo Student Art Contest. Among the winners are students from Aldine ISD.

Each year, the [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Contest aligns with one of [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]SPA‘s main stage presentations. Hundreds of students submit their artwork to SPA each season.

This year, the art contest takes inspiration from the Cuban rhythms of the dance company Malpaso. Cuba is often referred to as a “dancing island.” Mambo, cha-cha, habanera and the conga line all originated on the island. The music and rhythms have contributed to the upbeat, colorful culture of the country, which continues to evolve even today, as embodied by Malpaso.

Dance is an expression of passion, rhythm, and emotion – a true art of the heart. Students had to explore their own passions and the things that move them. The art Contest encouraged students to explore the beat of their own hearts though this year’s theme, Art of the Heart.

Successful entries incorporated the principles of rhythm and movement as a tribute to the art of dance.

The 2016 contest included more than 600 entries across five divisions . The judges deliberated for more than four hours to select the winning pieces.

Visit the [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]SPA website to view all the winning artwork. Winners include Aldine, Spring Branch, Fort Bend and Cypress Fairbanks.

AISD Winning Artwork

Division A, Grades K-2
1st Place — María Gómez
Campus: [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Carter Academy

Division B, Grades 3-5
2nd Place — Diego Salgado
Campus: Carter Academy

3rd Place — Bryan Domínguez
Campus: Spence Elementary School

Honorable Mention — Verónica Macías
Campus: Carter Academy

Division C, Grades 6-8
Honorable Mention — Arianna Pérez
Campus: [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Reed Academy

Division D, Grades 9-11
1st Place — Kristen Wilson
Campus: [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Carver High School

Division E, Grade 12
TBA @ Awards Ceremony — Evelyn Fernández
Campus: [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Davis HS

Exhibit Schedule of Winning Entries

[ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Glassell Junior School at MFAH

Dates: April 5-20[/li] [li]Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Dates: April 23-4[/li][/ul]

[ul class=”list list-search”] [li]The Wortham Theater Center

Date: April 30[/li] [li]IKEA Houston

Date: August 2016 (specific dates TBD)[/li][/ul]

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Dr. Michaelann Kelley stated the contest gives students the chance to show their creativity. Kelley is program director of fine arts. The district had four students place in the [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]2015 contest.

“Taken Away” by Evelyn Fernández

“There were many incredible entries,” said Kelley. “The judges did not an easy task in selecting the winners. It is fantastic to have seven Aldine entries earn recognition. I am thrilled for both the students and their art teachers. The educators hard work and push their students to excel.

“I also thank Wells Fargo, the SPA and the many sponsors of the contest. This great opportunity for students to express their creative talent.“

District winners will also receive cash prizes. The first place winner in Division A won $250. Second and third place winners in Division B will take home $100 and $50, respectively. The Division D winner will take $500.

The Division E winners will not be announced until the Awards Ceremony set for April 30. The “Best of Show” winner will win $2,000. The first, second and third will receive $750, $500 and $250, respectively.

Most students will receive additional non-cash prizes such as memberships to the Houston Museum of Natural Science and Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Prizes include Glassell Junior School summer scholarships, art supplies, gift certificates and much more.

Teachers will receive complimentary tickets to SPA’s presentation of Malpaso. The Cuban dance company at the Cullen Theater in the Wortham Theater Center.

Congratulations!

Images From the Awards Reception

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