Provided by Keep Prince William Beautiful
Keep Prince William Beautiful (KPWB), announced today the start of the organization’s annual Youth Art Contest. This year’s contest, sponsored by Burke & Herbert Bank, features the theme ‘Beautiful Neighborhoods.’
“We are delighted to partner with Burke & Herbert Bank for our annual art contest among Prince William County high school aged students,” said Jason Parsons, KPWB’s Executive Director, “Burke & Herbert Bank is a valuable member of the community and we appreciate their support very much.”
The art contest is open to any 9th through 12th grade student in Prince William County. Submissions must be an original drawing or photograph depicting beautiful neighborhoods. The winning entrant will receive a $500 scholarship and the public display of their work at the Occoquan Arts and Crafts Festival in June.
“This contest is a fun and engaging way to inspire students to appreciate the vibrancy of their own neighborhoods. As a local bank, we are honored to be a part of a program that helps teens see the beauty here in our community and have the opportunity to earn a valuable scholarship as well,” stated Terry Cole, Executive Vice President, Burke & Herbert Bank.
To submit an entry, students are encouraged to speak with their art teachers, visit kpwb.org, or email Nicole Jackson at njackson@kpwb.org for contest rules and application.
KPWB is Prince William County’s leading environmental action non-profit organization committed to inspiring individual responsibility and collective action to keep communities clean, green, and vibrant places.
Burke & Herbert Bank, established in 1852, is the oldest bank in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the oldest continuously operating bank in the Washington, D.C. area. The bank offers a full range of personal and business banking products and services designed to meet customers’ banking, borrowing, and investing needs. Burke & Herbert Bank is headquartered in Alexandria and operates 25 branches in Northern Virginia. Member FDIC. For more information, visit burkeandherbertbank.com
