NewPark Mall Supports Young Artists
NewPark Mall’s Cultural Corner, known for showcasing some of the area’s original art and photography, just wrapped up its first annual scholarship contest for high school seniors. Three high-schoolers took home substantial prizes to put toward their educations: Jared Gochuiko from Mt. Eden High School too first place and the $1500 prize, Daniel Leal from Irvington High School took second and $1000, and third place and $500 went to Zhou Yang from Newark Memorial High School.
“The goal of the Cultural Corner art scholarship contest at NewPark Mall is to connect the arts with our local community, and we are proud of all the students who participated this year,” said Kelly Gardner, general manger of NewPark Mall.
27 pieces of original artwork were submitted over a month by local high school students who are preparing to graduate next month. Teen artists entered a myriad of art pieces including canvas, photography and sculptures.
