Art Contest Winners

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our Fair Funding Poster Contest!

Over 70 students from across Pennsylvanian sent in powerful artwork. Their posters highlighted the urgent need for fair education funding. Thank you to all who participated- the voters, judges, teachers and families, and especially our student artists!

Voters’ Choice Winners

The Voters’ Choice winners were determined by the top voted online voting in each grade category. Winners receive a $300 prize. Our Voters’ Choice winners are:

Grades 3 – 5

Jalon Claude

Jalon Claude
Jalon Claude

Grades 6 – 8

Joel Dembele

Joel Dembele

Grades 9 – 12

Fikrie Hodzhova

Fikrie Hodzhova

Judges’ Choice Winners

The Judges’ Choice winners were chose by 5 art teachers from 5 school districts across Pennsylvania. They were shown each poster without student name, school district, or any other information about the student. The judges used a rubric to calculate scores. Factors included in the scoring were: Originality of Graphics, Relevance of Graphics, Attractiveness, Mechanics, Originality of Message, Persuasiveness of Message, and Overall Impression. The first place winner will receive a $500 prize and the 2nd place winner will receive a $300 prize.

Grades 3 – 5

1st Place: Ahmad Abbas

Ahmad Abbas
Ahmad Abbas

2nd Place: Jae’Madison Wleh

Jae'madison Wleh
Jae’Madison Wleh

Grades 6 – 8

1st Place: Nina Ruan

Nina Ruan

2nd Place: Josephine Doherty

Josephine Doherty

Grades 9 – 12

1st Place: Madeline Bruton

Madeline Bruton

2nd Place: Sharon Gatheca

Sharon Gatheca