Feb. 17, 2025
Artwork by eight Pinellas County Schools seniors won recognition at the 2025 Florida State Fair Art Portfolio Contest. The contest is the centerpiece of the Florida State Fair’s Youth Art Competitions.
The prestigious event draws hundreds of talented students from across the state. Jurors chose 32 portfolios for the exhibit from entries submitted by 360 students from 96 schools in 31 counties.
The contest showcases student creativity and provides scholarship opportunities. All the winning artwork was showcased at the Florida State Fair.
Congratulations to this year's winners:
- Natalie Galan of Gibbs High earned an Award of Merit, one of the top awards.
Other featured PCS students with winning art portfolios are:
- Kayla Guzman of Gibbs High
- McKayla Carwile of East Lake High
- Alana Smith of St. Petersburg High
See their artwork (pdf)
District “Wall of Excellence” winners are
- Anna Miller of Gibbs High
- Riley Mills of Gibbs High
- Rinesa Murati of Gibbs High
- Verity Skelton of Gibbs High
Pinellas Wall of Excellence winners (pdf)
