GlobalArt held its 2nd National Competition last Sunday, October 30th at the North Gwinnett High School, Suwanee.
The competition, held each year, is a great way for students to apply the techniques they have learned and the skills they have acquired from being in the unique art program. Students from as young as 4 to as old as 13 competed within their respective groups. Younger students and beginners focused on their coloring and basic drawing techniques while the older students focused on advanced color shading, intermediate drawing, and full composition.

The competition started promptly at 1PM with students ready to bring their ideas, based on the theme “My World, My Future”, to life. Older students who were required to fully compose their artwork were given extra time to polish their artwork. At 3PM, a Cultural Show was held for parents as they waited for their kids to finish the competition and assemble backstage for the Award Ceremony, at 4PM. The Cultural Show kicked off with a classical dance by Neelima Gaddamanagu, of Nataraja Natyanjali Kuchipudi Dance Academy.

Mr. Ram Durvasula followed with karaoke hits, supported by singers Navya and Sneha. As the students arrived backstage, the Cultural Show wrapped up with another classical dance and additional singing performances. Mrs. Sudha Gopalakrishnan, Director of GlobalArt USA, arrived on stage to begin the award ceremony. First, winners of PTSA Reflections at the School Level were announced. GlobalArt hopes these students to also be recognized in the County, State, and National Level.
Mr. Mustafa Ajmeri of India Tribune gave out the prizes to the winners and participants. Champions of each group were recognized as follows: Ruya Jiwani for Group A, Anoushka Misra for Group B, and Anika Vennel for Group C. This year, the Champions were offered the prize of $700 towards an air ticket to the GlobalArt International Competition held
this year in Vietnam or, unable to travel, a 4-Day, No Expiration Hopper Pass to Disney World Resorts! Overall, the event was a great success!