The Miami Dade College – Hialeah Cultural Center is pleased to have hosted the first Emerging Artist Competition. The competition included 45 pieces from students in 5 of our feeder schools. The participating schools were: American Senior High School, City of Hialeah Educational Academy, Hialeah Gardens Senior High School, Mater Academy Charter High School and Westland Hialeah High School. The pieces ranged in medium from traditional drawing to digital painting. Picture: Competition winners and Honorable Mentions with Campus President Dr. Roig-Watnik (Right) and Campus Dean Dr. Bradley-Hess. The students were asked to submit original work that demonstrates knowledge of the art form studied in relation to societal, cultural, and personal contexts. Also, works showing knowledge and understanding of the elements of the art form studied, including specialized language, concepts, and processes. Honorable mentioned piece titled “Self Portrait” along with Artist Melanie Himely, her parents, and teacher. Winning piece titled “Desire” digitally painted from Westland Hialeah Senior High School.