Rising Artists Show
As part of our continuing goal to raise art awareness in the community, OPA sponsored a Rising Artists Show. This show is uniquely for middle school artists, and provides an opportunity for these rising artists to showcase their talents for all to see! The show was hosted at the Fort Walton Public Library. Middle school art teachers in Okaloosa County were invited to participate, so if you have a middle schooler interested in this project, make sure they reach out to the art teacher at the school for more information next year! The student does not have to be enrolled in an art class to participate. Artwork was on display in the library throughout February 2023.

6th Grade 1st place:
Howl at the Moon
Sophia Paulick

6th Grade 3rd place:
Sun and Mountains
Brooklynn Naylor

7th Grade 1st place:
Beauty of the Underworld
Lilly Porras

6th Grade 2nd place:
Abstract
Antonio Thomas

7th Grade 3rd place:
Gestural Portrait
Evelyn Thai

7th Grade 2nd place:
City Wonders
Scarlett McEwen


8th Grade 1st place:
Mojo
Carlee Scott

8th Grade 2nd place:
Wolf
Kelsey Silverthore
8th Grade 3rd place:
Gestural Line
Lillianna Honie
