Detroit County Day student Kaylin White, 18, took third place and a $500 prize in the “McDonald’s Celebrates Black History Moments on Canvas” contest
at the N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art in Midtown.
“Art is an important aspect in a student’s development,” said gallery owner George N’Namdi. “I’m honored to be part of this wonderful program that helps support the arts in schools and that fosters the knowledge of self. I truly appreciate McDonald’s for developing a community based program for the benefit of Detroit-area youth.”
The goal of the inaugural art competition is to educate and encourage research and thought among southeast Michigan teens about the proud heritage of African-Americans, along with their contributions to American and world history.
A panel of judges chose 12 finalists who won a two-week gallery exhibit that opened Feb. 28 and runs through March 14 to showcase the art series that captures an event or figure in black history. The 12 winners hail from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties and were chosen from a pool of 50 semifinalists.