🎨 2025 Winners: Art That Moves You

🖌️ Paintings

1st Place – TIE:

• “Rock N Soul: The Complete Memphis Music Story!” by Rosie Deng, Collierville High School

• “Blues and Bridges: The Sound of Memphis” by Liliana Khodor, Ridgeway High School

2nd Place: “Memphis Blues” by Anthony Smith, Kirby High School
3rd Place: “Beale Blues” by Kamsi Azogini, Collierville High School

📷 Photography

1st Place: “Timeless Memphis: A City of Black & White” by Reyma Odetallah, Bartlett High School
2nd Place: “Building Hope” by Meiya Rollins, Arlington High School
3rd Place: “Stax Records” by Will Hargrave, Christian Brothers High School

 

Where to See the Artwork at MEM

All works will remain on display for one year, giving visitors a glimpse of Memphis through the eyes of its emerging artists.

🎨 Want to explore from home? Check out the online galleries:
Paintings Gallery
Photography Gallery

 

Supporting Art and Young Creatives in Memphis

Thanks to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Community Foundation, students receive art supplies for the competition. Proceeds from art and merchandise sales go toward purchasing supplies for future contests, ensuring the program continues to support the next generation of Memphis creatives.

 

Celebrate Memphis Creativity Next Time You Fly

So next time you’re at MEM, take a moment to pause, admire, and maybe even purchase one of these original works by local high school students. It’s one more way Memphis shows the world that art, heart, and talent take flight in the 901.

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Because Memphis creativity is always worth celebrating.