2024 Art Contest Winners Announced

The 18th annual 68 Ventures Bowl’s art contest came to an end on October 23rd. This year’s theme, “What does Mobile mean to you?” aimed to capture how the artists uniquely viewed our city. The contest was open to broad interpretations to allow students creativity in their designs. Contestants chose to create artwork that depicted cultural events, celebrated holidays, or individuals who have made an impact on the port city.

Each student will receive a cash donation to their schools’ art program. The total contribution for the art competition will be $1200. Since 2007, the 68 Ventures Bowl has contributed $31,800 to local schools’ art programs. Art Contest sponsors will award the winning students’ gift cards from Southern Arts & Framing and Foosackly’s. They will also receive a cash prize, and bowl game tickets for themselves and family members from the 68 Ventures Bowl. Winners will be announced at the Bowl’s award banquet on November 18th, where each student’s artwork will be acknowledged.

The competition was divided into two categories to allow various ages to compete amongst their peers. Among each category, the top artists were selected based on the originality, creativity, quality, and relation to the theme.

We received submissions from 10 schools in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. The submissions contained various perspectives and interpretations of this year’s theme. Winners were selected on Oct. 30th from judges, Mrs. Nancy Raia the American Sport Art Museum & Archives and Ms. Madison Corl from Mary’s Shelter. The selected winners are as follows:

6th-8th Grade Winners:

1st Place                                    Charlotte Peek                                Floretta P. Carson

2nd Place                                   Kelsey Scott                          Causey Middle School

3rd Place                                    Mariah Leggins                                    Dunbar Magnet School

Honorable Mention                 Bryce Zirlott                                       Grand Bay Middle School

9th- 12th Grade Winners

1st Place                                     Yufei Zhao                                       Saraland High School

2nd Place                                    Evania Murphy                              Saraland High School

3rd Place                                     Elin Backman                                 Bayside Academy

Honorable Mention                  GG Webb                                            St. Paul’s Episcopal School

Honorable Mention                  Lyda Holmes                                     Alma Bryant High School

The winning artworks can be viewed on our social media. The bowl is grateful to create a community event geared towards the young adults in our region, and providing a foundation for students to showcase their art talents.