March 13th, 2009
WHAT: Sister Cities of Houston 2009 Showcase of Young Artists
“Your Path to Peace”
Mariah Taylor, a Westbury High School student, won $200 from Sister Cities Houston for her work. Mayor White presented her with a congratulatory certificate at a recent City Council meeting. Sister Cities of Houston sponsors the annual Showcase of Young Artists.
All citywide entries are included in the exhibition.
Since 1988, the Sister Cities International annual Showcase of Young Artists has engaged youth with the sister city mission to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation. Young artists from around the world, ages 13 through 18, use their imagination to express their concept of the sister city mission through the competition’s yearly theme.
WHEN: March 16 – April 9, 2009
WHERE: Visitors Center, City Hall, 901 Bagby (street level)