The 2019 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama
The 2019 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama artist reception was held Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The artist reception honored students for their artistic abilities and creative works (please click here for 2019 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama pictures. There were 35 pieces of art selected from 50 entries submitted. The art work displayed lots of creativity, diversity, talents, and skills. Each year the artist and awards reception is the kick off for the art show as it travels throughout the state please click here to see 2019 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama Tour Schedule.
The award winners of the 2019 Patty Johnson/Helen Keller Foundation Board and The Colbert County Board of Tourism and Convention Bureau are invited each year by the HK Foundation Board Members, and Sue Pilkerton, Executive Director Helen Keller Birthplace Ivy Green. The artists serve as Grand Marshalls’ in the city-wide parade held in Tuscumbia, AL. They are recognized as VIPs and are honored at “The Miracle Worker" play held on the grounds of Ivy Green. The entire art exhibit will be on display across the street from Ivy Green at The Tennessee Valley Museum of Art during the festival. This is an exciting time for the artist, their families, friends and teachers.
The 2019 Winner of the Patty Johnson award sponsored by the Helen Keller Foundation Board:
- Ava Brakefield, a student at Paine Elementary, Trussville, AL Artwork title: “Super Shapes”
Winner of the Colbert County Board of Tourism and Convention Bureau:
- Andre Garrett, a student at Helen Keller School, Talladega, AL, Talladega, AL Artwork title: “I Can See Clearly”
Other Purchase Award winners for 2019 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama are:
- UAB SOO/Vision Science Research Education and Outreach Module-“All Kinds of Color" Artist:Taylor Gannon, Helen Keller School, Talladega, AL
- The EyeSight Foundation of Alabama—“Cruising: Artist: Ricky Weaver, Alabama School for the Blind, Talladega, AL. .
- UAB Callahan Eye Hospital– “My Stamp on Life" Artist: Denzel Robinson, Demopolis, AL
- Council for Exceptional Children/Division for Visual Impairments– “Chloe the Ballerina Dog" Artist: Brandee Long, Alabama Schoof for the Blind, Talladega, AL
- Drs. John and Nancy Mascia/Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind– “The Flight of the Dragon Fly" Artist: Saniya Sanders, Alabama School for the Blind, Talladega, AL.
- Dr. Steven Boyles, Optometrist Atlanta, GA -“Ivy Green" Artist: Nathaly Gutierrez, Fort Payne Middle School, Fort Payne, AL
- Dr. Lawrence Sincich –"My Colors are Bright" Artist: Luis "Ricky" Pastrana, Helen Keller School, Talladega, AL
2019 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama Tour Schedule
Please take a moment and enjoy an online tour of the wonderful 2018 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama. Included are photos of the awards and reception event. 2019 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama
Related Links:
2019 Wiregrass Museum Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama
2018 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama
2017 Helen Keller Art Show Artwork and Photos
2016 Helen Keller Art Show Artwork and Photos
UAB News - Art created by visually impaired Alabama children featured in Helen Keller Art Show
University of South Alabama - Helen Keller Art Show
BCRI - Annual Helen Keller Art Show
Alabama Travel - Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama
Talladega hosts Helen Keller Art Show for students
For additional information please contact
Shirley Wilson, 205-996-6609 sjwilson@uab.edu
The exhibit is sponsored in part by VSRC core grant P30 EY003039