Congratulations to Alma School District students Drayden Luker and Yurivia Garcia, who have been selected as state finalists in the Arkansas Peace Week Art Contest! Only 10 students per grade level were chosen statewide for this honor.
Drayden Luker – 6th Grade
Art Title: Speak Peace
Artist Statement: “I made two people talking to each other with colorful wind coming out of their mouths, and I also made colorful pieces of glass. I used regular Cra-Z-Art markers. I hope this tells people to talk kindly to each other and inspire others. My favorite part is the breaths in between them, but I wish I could color in more fully.”
Yurivia Garcia – 7th Grade
Art Title: Differences in Peace
Artist Statement: “I created this artwork with colored pencils and Sharpie, and I also used a ruler to make my lines a little straighter. Peace to me means that there is peace between all of these countries because at one point they probably went to war against each other. If people get mad easily in school, they should find a way to calm themselves down. My favorite part is how I did the word ‘peace’ in different languages. My least favorite is how my lines were still crooked even though I used a ruler.”
About Arkansas Peace Week:
Arkansas Peace Week is a program dedicated to educating and promoting peacemaking in our communities and raising awareness of organizations working to build lasting peace in the state. Held during the third week of September in observance of the United Nations International Day of Peace, the week features educational events, service projects, dialogue, and outreach activities across Arkansas.
Award winners will be announced at the Arkansas State Capitol Rotunda at 1 p.m. on November 15, 2024. We are proud of Drayden and Yurivia for sharing their creativity and promoting peace through their art!