2024 BCP Holiday Art Contest Winners

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.

Mike Niccoloni

Co-Chair, BCP Board of Directors

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:

1st place Denise Aaliyah Simone Williams (City Springs, 7th)

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.

3rd place KRISTEL S CALLES MEJIA (PEMS, 702)

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.

Sofia Arevalo Molina (WSA, 3rd)

Cali Broughton (PEMS, 102)

Da_Myoun Eaddy(PEMS, 502)

Darwin Telles Espinoza (PEMS, 702)

Kyrell Green (PEMS, 502)

Malaysia Jobes (PEMS, 704)

Rickey_s Bailey-turnage (PEMS)

Jhostin chinchilla Alonzo (PEMS, 303)

Mariah Watts (GES, 4th)

Kevin D (PEMS, 702)

Evelyn Washington (CS, 7th)

Monique Alana Lynae Williams (City Springs, 7th)

Erick Mairena (PEMS, 102)

Alexander Egedi (PEMS, 101)

Daeon Lewis (GES, 3rd)

Aliyah Frazier (PEMS, 502)

Aliana Rivera (PEMS, 102)

Aylin Gomez-Sanchez (WSA, 2nd)

Julian Carter (GES, 4th)

Keeplin Bermudez (704)

Alyssa Johnson (PEMS, 102)

Paloma Mendoza Romero (PEMS, 702)

Brooklyn Owens (GES, 5th)

Brooklyn Craig (PEMS, 704)

Ian Chinchilla (PEMS, 102)

Za_Nyla Germany (GES, 4th)

About the Baltimore Curriculum Project

Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) is the largest operator of local neighborhood, public charter schools in Maryland. We create safe, supportive learning environments for children PK-8 by providing innovative, research-based educational strategies, intensive teacher training and extensive support for administration and staff. We support our local neighborhood needs by tailoring our resources and support through community partnerships.

As one of the longest-running charter operators in Maryland, our schools are regularly recognized as some of the most highly acclaimed neighborhood charter schools in the state.