Fort Sam Houston ISD Student Wins 9th Annual MLK Art Contest
Published on January 09, 2024
Artwork featured throughout 2024 MLK March and commemorations.
SAN ANTONIO (January 9, 2024) – After receiving a record number of 82 submissions, the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission announced today that high school student Alexa Villanueva’s artwork titled My Today, Our Tomorrow is the winner of the commission’s Ninth Annual Citywide Student Art Contest. Villanueva’s entry will be used as the visual representation of the 37th Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Commemoration that will take place on Monday, January 15, 2024. An official unveiling and dedication of the artwork took place Tuesday, January 9 at 10 a.m. at the Carver Community Cultural Center.
“It’s an honor to be recognized as the winner of the City of San Antonio’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 9th Annual Student Art Contest. I am grateful for the opportunity to capture Dr. King’s dream through my artwork, and would like to extend a huge thank you to the City of San Antonio for this honor and opportunity,” said Villanueva, a 15-year-old student at Robert G. Cole High School. She created her artwork using the digital art program, Procreate. The artwork was selected by a panel based on its concept, artistic imagery, visual presentation and originality.
"This art contest truly is a platform for honoring the exceptional talent of young individuals throughout the city of San Antonio," said District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez. "As an educator, this particular moment holds a special place in my heart, as it allows me to witness firsthand the remarkable creativity that our students bring to the table. Across diverse mediums, students submitted artworks that captivated us with their beauty and uniqueness. Alexa’s storytelling through art stands as a source of immense pride for us, and we eagerly anticipate a future that is not only bright but also filled with artistic brilliance!"
The City of San Antonio, in partnership with District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and the San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, chaired by Dwayne Robinson, is inviting the community to take part in the largest march in the nation. The 2024 commemorations will begin with the march kickoff at 10 a.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy, followed by the park celebration at Pittman-Sullivan Park and will include a main stage with multicultural performances, a health and wellness area, a youth area, food and merchandise vendors and information booths.
To stay updated on the MLK March and commemorations, visit the MLK Commission website. Find out more about the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture, visit their website or follow @GetCreativeSA on social media.