Students use art to jumpstart ‘Black History Month’

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Friday starts a month of Black History celebration.

U.S. Cellular and the Brigade Boys and Girls club team up for their 5th annual art contest.

Student artists get the chance to showcase art that honors an influential African-American.

The community is invited to stop by the two Wilmington locations located at 343 South College Road and 1418 South College Road until February 28th to vote on the best piece.

In January, Brigade Boys & Girls Club members created original 8.5 x 11 pieces of artwork in recognition of influential African-Americans, including business people, athletes, historical figures and celebrities. Ten finalists were chosen by representatives from the Boys & Girls Club. Anyone 18 and older can visit a store to vote for their favorite, and the top three vote-getters winners will be announced in March. Prizes are gift cards in the following amounts:

$250 for 1st Place
$150 for 2nd Place
$100 for 3rd Place