Marshall County High School Students Shine at Regional Art Competition

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Several students from Marshall County High School in Kentucky earned top placements at the recent Kentucky Art Education Association Regional Art Competition held at Murray State University. Edie Jones took 2nd place in Printmaking, qualifying her to advance to the state competition. Four other students placed in the Sculpture category, and two more earned 2nd and 3rd place finishes in Video/Film/Animation.

Why it matters

The regional art competition provides an important platform for high school students to showcase their artistic talents and gain recognition for their creative work. Performing well at this level can open doors for students to advance to state and even national competitions, helping to build their skills and portfolios as they consider future educational and career paths in the arts.

The details

At the regional competition, Edie Jones led the way for Marshall County High School, claiming 2nd place in Printmaking, which qualifies her to advance to the state-level competition. In the Sculpture category, Kiera Clark earned 2nd place, Nick Severs took 3rd, and Donavan Watson received an Honorable Mention. In Video/Film/Animation, Jesse MacKowey finished 2nd and Julianne Dowdy placed 3rd.

• The regional competition was held last Sunday at Murray State University.

What’s next

Edie Jones will now advance to the state-level Kentucky Art Education Association competition.