U.S. CELLULAR’S BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART CONTEST RETURNS FOR 8th YEAR
Pictured here are last year's winners of the BHM Art Contest. |
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Jan. 18, 2016) –To help celebrate Martin Luther
King Day, U.S. Cellular and the Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club is kicking
off the 8th annual Black History Month Art Contest, which honors the many
contributions of African-Americans and encourages young people to learn more
about these current and historic influencers.
Boys &
Girls Club members are encouraged to research and learn more about
African-American role models and their important contributions to society. They
are then invited to create and submit an original 8.5 x 11 portrait
representing the figure of their choice using any art medium from any point in
history, including present day.
"We
look forward to seeing the great art projects from the Boys & Girls Club members. The level of creativity and talent is always
amazing,” said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the
Mid-South. “U.S. Cellular’s commitment to education gives us the opportunity to
partner with organizations here in the greater Morgantown and Clarksburg areas and
across the country. This contest
showcases the creativity and talents of our kids as they honor African-American
leaders while celebrating our rich history of diversity.”
The top 10
finalists’ entries will be chosen by a panel from the Mountaineer Club and then
displayed at local U.S. Cellular stores. The public is invited to view and vote
on the artwork from February 1 to 29, and the top three artists - as determined
by the number of votes - will receive prizes:
· $150 for 3rd Place
· $200 for 2nd Place
· $500 for 1st Place
“The kids
actually reminded us about the program this year!” said Andrew Reabe, Community Outreach Coordinator, “Programs like this
can remind our members that one person can truly accomplish greatness.”
To vote
(starting February 1) visit U.S. Cellular stores:
Morgantown
– Sabraton, U.S. Cellular
1451 Earl
Core Road, Morgantown, WV 26505
(304)
288-2655
Fairmont –
U.S. Cellular
14 East
Grafton Road, Fairmont, WV 26554
(304)
363-7881
Clarksburg
– U.S. Cellular
150 Emily
Drive, C8 Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304)
622-2331
Morgantown
– Granville, U.S. Cellular
4161
University Town Centre Dr., Morgantown, WV 26501
(304)
598-0232
For more
information about the creation of the submissions or to see the children’s
creative artwork in process contact the club at:
Mountaineer
Boys & Girls Club
918 Fortney
Street
Morgantown,
WV 26505
(304)
292-7510
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