Cullman High School’s Elianna Hollis was recently recognized for her artwork. During the Nov. 16 UAH 2024 Art Expo, the high school senior placed 1st in the “Works on Paper” division. Her entry, entitled “Fade,” was a self-portrait drawn entirely with colored pencils. Hollis is the president of the CHS National Art Honor Society and is the daughter of Paul Hollis and Jill Bishop-Hollis.

Work was showcased from high school students in north central Alabama on the UAH campus from Oct. 24-Nov. 16. The expo culminated with activities that included tours of the art facilities for the student artists, active demonstrations of technology used in the arts, and interactions with the UAH Art, Art History and Design faculty members. Student art judged for the competition included a wide range of mediums, including works on paper, painting, digital media and design, mixed media, 3-D art and photography.

Awards of Merit were selected by a review committee of UAH Art Faculty, led by Jill Johnson, Chair of the UAH Art, Art History and Design Department. Honorable Mention, 3rd Place, 2nd Place, 1st place, runner-up Best in Show and Best in Show winners were announced during an awards program.

Winners received certificates of merit and large art portfolio cases filled with a variety of professional art supplies.  The award-winning art may be viewed online at uah.edu/images/colleges/arts-humanities-social-sciences/art/expo/art_expo_2024.pdf.