JAWS YOUTH

JAWS Youth is our art outreach program for students connecting them to the Jazz Art Writers South Festival by utilizing art and music. Students are provided instruction to paint a jazz themed artwork, then voted on by the public, and displayed during the festival. Awards for the artwork are presented during our Opening Ceremony. We are thankful to our partners Mobile Arts Council and AmpUpArts for their sponsorship of this program. The JAWS Youth Exhibit tours our local libraries after the festival concludes. The online voting process, aimed at selecting the three winners, brings the community together to appreciate and support their local youth's artistic endeavors. With the awards "Best in Show," "Best Jazz Themed Work," and "Best Creative Expression," JAWS Youth not only celebrates artistic excellence and the unique intersection of music and the visual arts.

Awards will be presented to the winners of the JAWS Youth art contest at the JAWS Festival Opening Ceremony on Thursday, May 22 at 6:00 pm. Grab your friends and family to join us for the festivities and enjoyment of this special day, as JAWS Fest has an array of kid-friendly activities planned. Strike a pose at the photo booth, challenge your friends to a friendly match of giant Jenga, and embrace the joy and inspiration of this artistic celebration! Learn more about this event using the button below.

BEST IN SHOW

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Rian Jackson

JAWS Youth 2023 Best in Show

Barton Academy

Chastang-Fournier K-8

Covenant Academy of Mobile

Dunbar Performing Arts School

Floretta P. Carson Performing Arts School

Grand Bay Middle School

Indian Springs Elementary

Leinkauf Elementary School

Semmes Middle School

W.H. Council Traditional Elementary School

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