21st Annual Kevin Cole South Fulton County High Schools Juried Art Competition
Kevin Cole founded the competition in 2004 to provide an opportunity for high school students in South Fulton to develop their artistic talents. The competition showcases a diverse range of artworks created by talented high school students. The artwork ranges from paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, and digital art. Some of the talented artists who participated in this year’s competition include:
- Emily Chen from Booker T. Washington High School
- Jason Reed from Langston Hughes High School
- Yolanda Jackson from South Atlanta High School
The awards for the competition include:
| Category | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Place | School Award | $2,000 |
| Second Place | Second Place Award | $1,500 |
| Third Place | Third Place Award | $1,000 |
| Best in Show | Leonora Davis Award or Scholarship | $5,000 |
For the 2025 competition, the following schools are participating:
- Benjamin Banneker High School
- Benjamin E. Mayes High School
- Booker T. Washington High School
- Carver Early College
- Creekside High School
- Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy
- Langston Hughes High School
- South Atlanta High School
- Therrell High School
- Tri-Cities High School
- Westlake High School
This competition provides students with an opportunity to develop their artistic skills, gain confidence, and showcase their work to a wider audience. Awards will be presented by:
- Kevin Cole
- Mrs. Maya Drake
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Kevin Cole received his B.S. from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, M.A. in art education from the University of Illinois at Urbana, and an M.F.A. from Northern Illinois University. “Art is my way of sharing my story and my world with the world.” – Kevin Cole
“I am honored to be a part of this competition,” said Mrs. Maya Drake. “This competition provides a platform for talented high school students to showcase their work and gain recognition.”
The Society Incorporated, Supporting the Arts Greater Atlanta Chapter is a national organization dedicated to service to youth in the arts and friendship. The Society Incorporated, Supporting the Arts, was founded in May 1983. The organization’s mission is to create outstanding, award-winning programs, support various art institutions, and provide scholarship awards and support to students throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Society Incorporated, Supporting the Arts Greater Atlanta Chapter has created outstanding, award-winning programs, supported various art institutions, and provided scholarship awards and support to students throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. “We strive to create opportunities for students to pursue their passions in the arts,” said Mrs. “Our programs and scholarships help students develop their artistic skills and pursue their dreams.”
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For more information on the competition, visit kevinecoleart.com. To learn more about The Society Incorporated, Supporting the Arts, visit the societyinc.org website. The Kevin Cole South Fulton County High Schools Juried Art Competition is now in its 21st year, and it continues to provide a platform for talented high school students to develop their artistic talents and gain recognition. The competition is a testament to the power of art to inspire, educate, and uplift. By supporting this competition, we can help ensure that the next generation of artists continues to thrive and create meaningful works of art.
