Patriotic Theme Depicted Through Art

Each year, the Carolinas Freedom Foundation selects a patriotic theme and in cooperation with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, conducts a call for entries to the US Airways Art Competition. More recently, a sister competition was initiated for surrounding counties and private schools.

Middle and high school students are encouraged to submit their interpretation for the theme through art. Entries range from photography to collages to watercolor, and more. Using criteria set by CMS, members of the Carolinas Freedom Foundation board of directors judge the art and select winners from both the middle school and high school levels. Top prize for winners in each division is 4 round trip tickets to Washington, DC.