Winners have been announced in the inaugural Black History Month Art Contest, sponsored by the City Council in partnership with RISD, PISD and UT Dallas. Students in grades pre-K through 12 (who reside in Richardson or attend an RISD school in Richardson) were asked to create a visual image that displays how their unique beliefs and values contribute to a diverse community and help promote inclusion. Entries were judged on artistic excellence, originality and reflection of the theme.
The following winners will be awarded $100 each, have their works published in the May issue of Richardson Today and other City media, and be recognized at the April 26 City Council meeting:
