A special exhibition was held on Main Street on March 9 honoring the winners of the 3rd annual Main Street Banner Art Contest.
In attendance were students and their families, along with area school teachers and administrators, who celebrated the unveiling of the winning banners along Main Street.
The evening was made possible by the Main Street Merchants, The Graham Companies, The Miami Laker, and Artist & Craftsman Supply. Each student received new art supplies as well as award gifts from LA Sweetz and Cobb Theater.
During the presentation, Andrea Graham Rechichi, Customer and Corporate Relations manager for The Graham Companies, discussed how, when looking at the artwork, “We are reminded that that we each can make a difference, whether it be small actions of helping the elderly, donating our hair for wigs for cancer patients, holding a lemonade stand to raise money for a favorite charity, packing up trash in public places, embracing each other’s differences and cultures, or planting a community garden. No matter what - they all Make A Difference.
“Our youth in the community need to understand that their actions can make an impact and if they follow the activities represented in their artwork, I think we are in good hands,” she said.
Over 200 students submitted artwork from Miami Lakes K-8 Center, Bob Graham Education Center, Miami Lakes Middle School, Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High, Barbara Goleman Senior High and American Senior High schools.
Twenty-six students’ artwork was selected to be displayed along Main Street on the light pole banners that will be on display through June. Selected original artwork will be located at 6816 Main Street in the Keyes window boxes.