Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) sponsored its student art contest for the third year in a row to create the upcoming BCP holiday card sent to donors and supporters. The annual contest provides an opportunity for students from Kindergarten to 8th grade to showcase their artistic talents and creativity.
All BCP students are invited to participate and display their artistic skills and creative self-expression. For the 2024 card, we received many submissions from students across all six of our neighborhood conversion charter schools.
BCP staff and board members served as judges, carefully evaluating each entry to select their top three favorites based on artistic merit, creativity, and adherence to the holiday theme.
It’s been an absolute joy to experience the incredible creativity of our students throughout this project! Their imagination and talent have truly brought this endeavor to life.
Laura Doherty, BCP President and CEO, concurs, noting that, “The annual holiday art contest is a wonderful opportunity for children to showcase their unique artistic voice and talents. We look forward to sharing the winning design with our generous supporters.”
After a thorough evaluation, the votes were counted to determine the top three entries. The winners of the BCP Holiday Art Contest are:
First Place Winner
Denise Aaliyah Simone Williams, 7th grade, City Springs Elementary/Middle
Teacher: Dee Boyce
This exceptional piece of art truly captured the essence of the holiday spirit and will be proudly featured on the BCP holiday card. Prize: $50 gift card.
Second Place Winner
Ashly Rojas Vargas, 6th grade, City Springs Elementary/Middle
Teacher: Dee Boyce
This entry highlighted remarkable talent and effort in creating beautiful artwork, a stand-out among the numerous submissions. Prize: $25 gift card.
Third Place Winner
Kristel S. Calles Mejia, 7th grade, Pimlico Elementary/Middle
Teacher: Sharday Gregory
This submission shows impressive dedication and skill in producing an outstanding piece of art. Prize: $15 gift card.
These prizes recognize the talent and effort put into creating these beautiful artworks. We are proud of all the participants who demonstrated their artistic abilities.
BCP would also like to express gratitude to the schools and their art teachers for their encouragement and support of all participating students. View the gallery below to see all the submissions.
Jhostin chinchilla Alonzo (PEMS, 303)
Za_Nyla Germany (GES, 4th)
Malaysia Jobes (PEMS, 704)
Kyrell Green (PEMS, 502)
Kevin D (PEMS, 702)
Aylin Gomez-Sanchez (WSA, 2nd)
Darwin Telles Espinoza (PEMS, 702)
Erick Mairena (PEMS, 102)
Alyssa Johnson (PEMS, 102)
Cali Broughton (PEMS, 102)
Sofia Arevalo Molina (WSA, 3rd)
Ian Chinchilla (PEMS, 102)
Rickey_s Bailey-turnage (PEMS)
Daeon Lewis (GES, 3rd)
Monique Alana Lynae Williams (City Springs, 7th)
Alexander Egedi (PEMS, 101)
Da_Myoun Eaddy(PEMS, 502)
Julian Carter (GES, 4th)
Brooklyn Craig (PEMS, 704)
Keeplin Bermudez (704)
Evelyn Washington (CS, 7th)
Mariah Watts (GES, 4th)
Aliyah Frazier (PEMS, 502)
Aliana Rivera (PEMS, 102)
Brooklyn Owens (GES, 5th)
