The Junior Auxiliary of Hot Springs presents the 11th Annual Have a HeART for Art competition on March 1, with an Exhibition Showcase March 7th-9th, held at Emergent Arts studio.
The competition showcases the work of Garland County K-12 students in public, private, and home schools, as well as their teachers. Students are to create a piece of artwork in the medium of their choice utilizing a heart motif while learning about heart disease prevention. The hope is that this art contest, along with heart-health classroom instruction, will stress the importance of healthy habits for the students & families of Garland County.
The contest was started by the Bartlett family, in honor of their daughter Michelle, who passed away suddenly at the age of 23 from an undetected heart condition. Last year was to be the final event, but because Junior Auxiliary’s desire is to make a lasting difference in their communities by meeting the needs of its citizens, especially the children, this particular project was a good fit for the organization.
A reception will be held for participants on March 1st from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The general public is encouraged to visit the Exhibition, which will be shown March 7th thru 9th from 12:00-5:00 p.m. at Emergent Arts, 341-A Whittington Avenue.
