East Cobb Students Earn Water Art Awards

Three students from East Cobb middle schools were among the finalists in the 4th annual waterSmart waterArt visual arts contest sponsored by the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority (CCMWA) and Cobb County Water System.

Ashley Enoh of East Cobb Middle School, Issabella Du of J.J. Daniell Middle School and Keely White of Hightower Trail Middle School were among than 180 students from nine schools who submitted artwork, which was judged by a panel of local artists and conservationists on artistic ability, water relevance and creativity.  

The finalists' entries will be featured in the 2014 waterSmart waterArt calendar that will be distributed throughout metro Atlanta. 

Participants’ submissions are currently on display now through Nov. 29 at The Art Station-Big Shanty. 

To further celebrate this year’s finalists, the exhibition will conclude with a reception – featuring Michael Carter, Paulding County Water System Director and Judith Condon, Cobb County Supervisor of Visual Arts – at The Art Station-Big Shanty on Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Each year we are continually impressed by the positive and thoughtful messages of conservation shown through the students’ artwork,” says Becky Mixon, waterSmart program director. “We are incredibly proud of our top 12 winners and all participants, and we look forward to seeing what next year’s entries will bring.”

A common theme among entries this year was the importance of water conservation for future generations. Many also illustrated the importance of saving water around the home and in the garden. 

To get involved with future waterSmart programs, go to www.waterSmart.net.