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Voting opens in youth club's MLK Jr. art contest

By Lightning Reports, Published: February 1, 2023

Voting is now open in UScellular’s first annual Black History Month Art Contest in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County.

Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County members created original pieces of artwork representing influential Black STEM icons. These included historical figures, world leaders, scientists and educators who have made vital contributions to the world of science, technology, engineering and math. UScellular associates worked with Club members in January to begin their drawings.

 Click here to vote for your favorite.

The finalists from Boys &Girls Club of Henderson County were chosen by club representatives based on creativity, quality, interpretation, clarity of theme and overall impression. Voting will remain open until Feb. 28. Anyone 18 or older can vote for their favorite. The finalists’ artwork is also digitally displayed at UScellular’s Hendersonville store at 1900 Four Season Blvd.

The top three vote-getters will be announced in March and awarded prizes, including gift cards in the following amounts:

• $250 for 1st Place
• $150 for 2nd Place
• $100 for 3rd Place