McNair Scholars Program Black History Month Fine Arts Contest
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Join us this Black History Month by taking part in The McNair Scholars Program's Fine Arts Competition! This year’s theme is "African Americans and The Arts." Black History Month is not only a time to discuss the significant contributions of African Americans throughout history, but it’s also a time to celebrate the artistic and cultural movements led by people of African descent.
USM is home to Mississippi’s largest collection of fine arts programs, making us leaders in creative expression and exploration. What better time to channel our creative strength than to honor one of the nation’s most momentous celebrations!
Black History Month is not only a time to discuss the significant contributions of African Americans throughout history, it’s also a time to shed light on those who champion the fight today. This Black History Month, we implore you to share your talents in commemoration with the Golden Eagle Community.
Winners Receive an Award
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Top submissions will be selected for the McNair Black History Month Exhibition. These final submissions will be showcased in The Student Active Hub, room 100 in the Union Complex, on February 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We invite the public to explore the exhibit. |
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2023 Contest Winners
1st Place: "The Yarning of Black History"
By Roneisha Carter
Abstract: This art piece displays an American Activist of the Civil Rights Movement. Rosa Parks
is iconic for the stand she took in the Montgomery bus boycott. She refused to give
up her seat to the white male on which lead to her arrest in 1955.
2nd Place: "The Unstoppable Red Tails"
By Caleb Carter
Abstract: The Tuskegee Airmen of WWII goal was to serve and protect their freedom despite the
racism and segregation in their own country. Their story is one of the trials and
tribulations as well as determination and perseverance. To better illustrate the many
people involved in this art submission, the soldier in the foreground was drawn in
uniform with no eyes and the soldier in the middle ground with combat gear and goggles
covering his face. This moment in history was a combined effort of those unstoppable
men. The goal of this piece was to display multiple men that would display all Tuskegee
Airmen. They stood tall and showed the world what they could accomplish if given the
opportunity, and in doing so, inspired young people like me to strive for greatness
despite the man obstacles I, or people like me, may face.
3rd Place: "My Ancestors Keeper"
By Desirae Oliver
Abstract: This piece is a tribute to my ancestors. Instead of your traditional African sculpture,
I decided to base it on the history African American share with European, Hispanic/Latin,
or Asian influence, which is slavery.