The winners are in!
After 2 exciting months, 30 talented young artists, 2 outdoor exhibitions, and 370 votes, our first Young Hearts to Arts contest winners are announced!
According to the response and support of our communities, you are all very talented! We agree and are glad that you rose up to the opportunity to spread love and empathy through our county during such difficult times. We know you’ve waited a long time for this. The results are finally here. Below are the 1st and 2nd place winners for each of the four categories.
Prizes
- 1st Place Winners – Michaels $50 Gift Card
- 2nd Place Winners – Michaels $25 Gift Card
…Because we want you to continue to create!
Congratulations to all the winners! If you did not make it to the final event on Thursday, October 29, your certificate and prize await. We would also like to gift all the yard signs with your masterpieces to you as souvenirs and invite “all participants” to please contact our office at 772-462-2783 or info@artstlucie.org to make arrangements to pick up prizes and/or artwork.
Once again congrats to you all for connecting and inspiring St. Lucie County through art. You did it well! We look forward to your participation in our next young artists’ adventure. Let’s stay connected!
COLLEGE
1st Place
CS1 – Evolving
Artist: Valerie
“My artwork, ‘Evolving’, is based on my self-compassion and my journey to self-love. During this pandemic, my senior year was not what I expected as well as many seniors this year. I started doubting myself and feeling insecure. Sometimes we feel guilty because the person we once were isn’t who we are now. When we evolve, we move out of alignment. Stand proud in who you are and honor your worth. That’s the message I was trying to go for in my art.
People often say that “life is not a bed of roses” and while others say that “There is no rose without a thorn”. But what I can interpret from my young adult life so far is that life is like a bed of roses, the difference is that some roses have their thorns cut off, and some don’t. Because that’s what life is like, a mixture of both happiness and sadness, joyousness and pain, love and disliking, and more. I am a rose with thorns and I love that.
In some Native American tribes, it is believed that the bull skull is a symbol of life-long protection and symbolizes the attributes of the bull, such as courage, toughness, and agility. I am like the bull. I am courageous and tough even though I feel like I am weak. I am enough.
The owl represents my wisdom (from my experiences), life lessons learned, good judgment, and knowledge.
I have been thought since a child that the dove represents peace and hope. For me, I found peace with myself. I am enough.
The man. Is the Archangel Michael. Before my journey to self-compassion and self-love, I have started losing my faith. Ever since I could ever remember I was always been fascinated with Michael. I always saw him as my guardian angel, protecting me and keeping my faith strong. He represents my faith.
‘Evolving’ demonstrates my journey of self-love and compassion.”
2nd Place
CS3 – Found Family
Artist: Francesca
“A few of the words inspired me to create this image. Love, friendship, compassion and my experience finding a “found family” in my college community. Not everyone is treated with love and connection with their blood family. Sometimes that community is found by the friends you meet along the way. The Guardian of the forest cherishes the girl, as they work together to protect it and survive.”
HIGH SCHOOL
1st Place
HS6 – Happiness
Artist: Niema
“This is an art piece I created called Happiness. The piece features both a girl and a boy swimming on a nice summer day. The piece is meant to capture the happiness a person can feel when they are spending time with someone they love and are comfortable with, whether it be swimming in a pool with them or just simply leaning against them.”
2nd Place
HS4 – He Gives Joy
Artist: Serena
“This is a drawing of my little brother. I choose to draw him because no matter what happens he has been there for me through so much. He creates a joy in my life when my days are down. Especially during these times, I wouldn’t wish the world without him.”
MIDDLE SCHOOL
1st Place
MS6 – For Mom
Artist: Haidyn
“I drew this picture of Snoop for my mom with colored pencils.”
2nd Place
MS7 – Connection
Artist: Kiana
“This was inspired by a video game centered around Androids trying to prove that they are human. Those drawing represents two Androids connecting and sharing memories to better understand each other. This connection was also used to free Android that hasn’t yet realized their potential beyond being servants and the story was a huge inspiration to me.”
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1st Place
ES6 – Colorful Planet
Artist: Kennedy
“I wanted to do a pour that looked like a colorful planet.”
2nd Place
ES3 – Together
Artist: Kora
“Working together to make the world a better place to live in.”
